DAN BASSA, Liberia. - Lot 113

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DAN BASSA, Liberia. - Lot 113
DAN BASSA, Liberia. Dance mask featuring an expressive face, with eyes set in a concave space. The superciliary arches are incised, and the forehead is decorated with hatched scarification marks. The headdress is composed of cascading braids. Hardwood, old brown patina, internal wear marks, discreet traces of white pigment in the eyes. This mask, characteristic of the Dan Bassa, was worn during entertainment festivities, as part of male initiation societies. Height 22 cm Width: 12.5 cm Provenance: Galerie Lucas Ratton, n° INV.323.3
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