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This is the rating and price for Petite 20Th C. African Dan Wood Passport Mask



Description : West Africa, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, Dan people, ca. early 20th century CE. A near-miniature example of a Dan passport mask that is hand-carved from coffee-hued wood. The ovoid vizard features a tall nose topped with a pair of coffee-bean-shaped eyes, pursed lips, and an overhanging forehead with incised scarification grooves down the center. Such maskettes were created to connect the owner with a specific spirit that is believed to offer guidance and protection. Size: 1.875 W x 3.8 H (4.8 cm x 9.7 cm) Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s 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. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #170432
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Estimate (low-high) : 600 USD-900 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 189
Title : Petite 20Th C. African Dan Wood Passport Mask
Size : 1.875 W x 3.8 H (4.8 cm x 9.7 cm)
Condition report : Small perforations along philtrum and forehead, with light abrasions, and softening to some finer details. Great patina throughout with smooth surfaces.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, CO It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Size Matters: Minute to Mighty Artifacts
Sale date : 07 Apr 2022 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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