DAN Mask - Dan - Liberia

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DAN mask from Liberia of the Dan culture, carved in wood and weighing 2 kg, 40 cm high by 13 cm wide by 10 cm deep, dating to the late 20th century, with red kaolin eyes, fabric, a beard of plant fibre and a bronze bell, sold without a stand, in good condition, provenance private collection, reproduction.

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DAN Mask
Origin: Liberia
Round eyes of red kaolin clay and fabric
Beard made of plant fiber and a bronze bell to stir the warriors’ ardor before the hunt
Woolen cord at the back to hang it
Sold without base
Very important piece

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Ethnic group/ culture

Dan

Country of Origin

Liberia

Period

Late 20th century

Material

Wood

Sold with stand

Condition

Good condition

Title of artwork

DAN Mask

Height

40 cm

Width

13 cm

Depth

10 cm

Weight

2 kg

Provenance

Private collection

Authenticity

Reproduction/replica

Sold by

Ange et Fabien

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