Exquisite Dan Mask, Côte d'Ivoire
Exquisite Dan Mask, Côte d'Ivoire
deangle
Wood, fiber, pigment
Height 7 1/2in (19cm)
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 18 November 1986, Lot 111
John Falcon Tribal Art, New York
Private Collection
Of classic form with fine dark brown patina, exceptionally fine and shiny on the back; large round pierced eyes, open mouth with enhanced lips above a narrow chin; a band of fabric over the eyes and a bundle attached to the rim on the upper half.
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Exquisite Dan Mask, Côte d'Ivoire
deangle
Wood, fiber, pigment
Height 7 1/2in (19cm)
Provenance
Sotheby's, New York, 18 November 1986, Lot 111
John Falcon Tribal Art, New York
Private Collection
Of classic form with fine dark brown patina, exceptionally fine and shiny on the back; large round pierced eyes, open mouth with enhanced lips above a narrow chin; a band of fabric over the eyes and a bundle attached to the rim on the upper half.