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Ancient DAN mask used in ceremonies (the DJOFOBA, near the MAN).
An horizontal red felt band ornaments the eyes. It has a long beard with woven vegetable fibers. True teeth are inlayed in its mouth (human teeth?). There is a missing tooth. Two iron rings form the two eyes. There are two horns on the forehead. A beautiful dark patina. 
Several traces of wear and a band made of fabric which serves to attach it, prove its utilitarian role. 
To note: there are remains of red felt above the mouth and a metallic stem between the two horns. 
Length: 27 cm ; width: 20 cm ; depth: 9.5 cm.
Former private Bernard Thiéry collection, presented in Drouot in June 1998 in the sale “Collection d’Art d’Afrique Occidentale de Monsieur Bernard Thiéry”, supervised by Mrs. Catherine Charbonneaux, auctioneer. 
Shipment via international express parcel.


20th century (anterior to 1975) – Reasonable condition

ANCIENT DAN MASK – Ivory Coast

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