Dan Artist, Mask, Early 20th century

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Dan Artist

Mask, Early 20th century

Ivory Coast
Wood, fiber
Height: 9 1/2 inches (24 cm)

Provenance:
Ex Samir Borro, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Ex Dos Winkel, Delft, The Netherlands
Ex Galerie Khepri, Amsterdam

Published:
Tentoonstelling Afrika, Galerie Khepri, Amsterdam, 1970

Exhibited:
Tentoonstelling Afrika, Galerie Khepri, Amsterdam. 20 December 1970-21 January 1971
Masken und Skulpturen der Elfenbeinküste, Rathaus, Reutlingen, Germany. August - September, #11

A beautiful and perfectly balanced face mask with piercing round eyes, triangular pursed mouth and a high, domed forehead complete with beard and coiffure. Generally round eyed masks are described as male and are associated with fire prevention activities and running competitions.

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