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Description : Western Africa, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, Dan peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A wonderful gathering of three bi-planar, ovoid masks with pointed chins, pursed lips, prominent noses, broad foreheads, and recessed versos. One mask has faint eyes and a simple arching band across the forehead, one mask has a grooved bar across the brow, and the largest has various metal fetish studs hammered into the brow above the eyes. Each maskette exhibits a rich, smooth patina in varying shades of brown! Custom museum-quality display stands included. Size: 2.5 W x 4 H (6.4 cm x 10.2 cm), 6.5 H (16.5 cm) on included custom stand. Such maskettes were created to connect the owner with a specific spirit that is believed to offer guidance and protection, and such maskettes were oftentimes sewn on fabric clothing and stored in a leather pouch that is worn and carried by their owners during travels. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-Mary Sue and Peter Paul Rosen collection, New York, New York, USA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #132008
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