An African Dan Carved Hardwood Face Mask, Liberia, ca.

An African Dan Carved Hardwood Face Mask, Liberia, ca. early 20th Century, Having slit eyes used to keep women from seeing uncircumcised boys during their seclusion. H: 8 in.

West Africa, Liberia or Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An intriguing and highly-stylized face mask, the face hand-carved from hard wood. The face is characterized by

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with original aluminum eye rings, and fine dark and rich patina throughout. Fantastic hardwood Dan mask. Smaller mask, possibly a passport type. This item(s) is used, a

West Africa, Liberia and Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask known as a "gle" or "ge" used during ceremonial dances by the Dan peoples. The ovoid

West Africa, Liberia or Cote d'Ivoire, Dan peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A large carved wood mask from the Dan peoples of Western Africa. The striking visage is comprised of a prominent nose, pu

West Africa, Liberia / Ivory Coast, ca. early 20th century CE. A grand Dan initiation ceremony mask comprised of a finely carved wood face with metalwork and red fabric highlighting the eyes, cowry sh

20th Century carved Dan Liberia African tribal face mask. Depicting a feminine countenance, featuring a mask on mask of a red textile held into place by narrow bands of metal nailed to the surface. Ac

Ca. last half 20thC. Age-appropriate surface wear with age cracks and wood losses. Attributed to Dan tribe by estate. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and sur

Africa, Liberia Dan Wood Face Mask. Size 19 1/2 inches high with beard + stand. Carved wood face mask with coffee bean eyes fiber beard. Provenance: Private Washington DC collection of Thomas F Caroll

**First Time At Auction**West Africa, Ivory Coast/Liberia, Dan, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A wonderful carved wood passport mask presenting an expressive visage with an overhanging forehead, ta

A carved wooden face mask with stylized facial features, painted spots and a overall wonderful form. Bassa peoples, Liberia, Africa. The mask measures 14 inches tall. ( 20 inches tall on professional

West Africa, Ivory Coast / Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A remarkable hand-carved wood divination mask of intriguing form. The stylized visage presents rectangular, openwork eyes be

A Carved wooden face mask with bird like beak and metal studs inserted, accented with red mineral pigment and adorned with an old bronze bell. Dan / Guere peoples, Liberia, Africa. The mask measures 1

Ca. last half 20thC. Good with age-appropriate wear with wood, fabric and surface losses as shown. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please

Old carved wooden Dan peoples face mask with linear designs. Signs of age and handling. Dan peoples, Liberia, Africa. Ex Marseilles, France Collection. Ex Prof. Charles Bordogna collection, New Jersey

A carved wooden face mask with painted designs and adorned with a bronze bell collar. Dan / Guere peoples, Liberia, Africa. The mask itself measures 13.5 x 9.5 inches, 22 inches tall on custom display

A carved wooden face mask with a well weathered surface and two interlocking hands across the face. Dan / Guere peoples, Liberia, Africa. A metal display stand can also be included for an additional $

West Africa, Liberia and Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask known as a "gle" or "ge" used during ceremonial dances by the Dan peoples. The tear-d

This is a wonderfully carved wooden sculpture from the Bassa ethic group within the Dan complex of Tribes, Liberia and Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. carved from a single piece of wood in an elegant tap

(lot of 2) West African face masks, both likely Dan, Liberia, including: (1) having braided hair, eye slits with applied metal, and carved nose and mouth, over cowrie shell accents, approx 11"h, 7"w;

Carved and stained hardwood. 10 1/2 x 7 inches.

One Dan Kran tribe, Liberia with down turned horns (10.5"), One Baule carved wood face mask with animal horns, Ivory coast (12.5"), One Dan Late style carved wood mask (10"). One Dan Ng

**Originally Listed At $300** Western Africa, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, Dan peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask in a characteristic style with slender, sunken eyes an

**First Time At Auction** Western Africa, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, Dan peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large carved wooden mask from the Dan people known as a Kagle (or spirit mask). Th