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LOT 422:
AFRICAN HAND CARVED WOOD MANDE TRIBAL DAN MASK
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Sold for: $60
Start price:
$
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Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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AFRICAN HAND CARVED WOOD MANDE TRIBAL DAN MASK
A traditional African hand carved wood tribal mask of the Dan people, a Mande ethnic group from northwestern Ivory Coast and neighboring Liberia. They are officially known as Yacouba in Ivory Coast. The oval face is depicted with animal ears, narrow eyes, a downward expanding nose, and a mouth with full protruding lips. With a forked tip. Surmounted with a tall construction in fabric. Pierced to the rim. The Dan people call these masks as gle or ge, terms that refer both to the physical mask and the individual spirits the mask is believed to embody during masquerade performances. Weight: 867 g. Circa the mid late 20th century. Traditional African Wooden Masks And Tribal Art Collectibles.
Dimensions: Opening 9 x 5 1/2 in. Total L 23 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: Overall good antique condition. Broken and missing parts as expected on items of this nature. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
