小丹族护照面具 – 科特迪瓦 – 木质 (沒有保留價)

小丹族护照面具 – 科特迪瓦 – 木质

Details
Origin: 科特迪瓦
People: 丹族 / 雅库巴族
Material: 木材
Dimensions: 约95 x 60毫米
Period: 20世纪下半叶，可能是1970年代
Provenance: 前法国家藏私人收藏

Description
A small Dan passport mask from Côte d’Ivoire, carved in wood and distinguished by its refined scarification marks. -> 来自科特迪瓦丹族的小型护照面具，木质雕刻，以细腻的剞刻纹饰而著称。

Miniature masks of this type are often referred to as “passport masks”. Among the Dan and related groups, such small masks could function as personal objects, portable counterparts to larger mask traditions, and signs of identity, protection or affiliation. -> 这类小型面具常被称为“护照面具”。在丹族及相关群体中，这类小型面具可作为个人物品，作为大型面具传统的便携对应物，以及身份、保护或隶属关系的象征。

This example is especially appealing for its compact size and strong facial construction. The face is oval and deeply curved, with narrow slit eyes, a projecting nose, a small modelled mouth and a pronounced chin. Despite its small format, the mask has a strong presence and a very clear sculptural reading. -> 此件因体积紧凑、面部结构坚实而尤为引人注目。脸部呈椭圆形且轮廓深凹，眼部细窄，鼻梁突出，口部成型且微型，下巴突出。虽体积小，但面具具有强烈的存在感与清晰的造型解读。

The most distinctive feature is the incised scarification pattern around the eyes and cheeks. These radiating lines give rhythm to the face and emphasize the tension between the smooth rounded forehead and the more expressive lower part of the mask. -> 最显著的特征是环绕眼睛和颊部的刻线纹饰。放射状的线条为面部赋予节奏，强调光滑圆润的额部与下部更富表情的区域之间的张力。

The wood shows a dark brown patina, with lighter rubbed areas on the high points and small traces of age and handling. The reverse is hollowed, as expected for this type of miniature mask. -> 木材呈现深棕色包浆，在高点处有较亮的擦光痕迹，留有岁月与携带的微小痕迹。背面挖空，符合此类微型面具的特征。

A charming Dan passport mask, appreciated for its elegant oval form, expressive features, fine scarification marks and old handling patina. -> 一件迷人的丹族护照面具，以优雅的椭圆形、富有表现力的特征、精细的刻线纹饰和陈旧的把玩包浆而备受喜爱。

Condition
Good condition overall, with wear, abrasions, small marks and surface irregularities consistent with age and handling. -> 总体状况良好，存在磨损、擦痕、小痕和表面不规则，符合年龄与携带痕迹。
Dark old patina with lighter rubbed areas. -> 深色的旧包浆，高点处有较浅的擦拭痕迹。
Please refer to the photographs. -> 请参阅照片。

Included
The mask only. -> 仅包含面具。
No stand included. -> 不含底座。