Auction 414 | AFRICA, OCEANIA & AMERICAS - GIOIELLI DAL MONDO E ARTE AFRICANA Online
Lot 278
Arte Africana
Dan, Ivory Coast. Small hardwood mask with dark patina. Provenance: ex. Franco Monti collection.
Delightful little Dan mask, of what were once called "passport masks" and were used in Africa to represent a notable in long-distance trade transactions.
A few knife strokes made the eyes, while the nose and mouth are the result of "removing" from a triangle, as in the best Dan sculptural tradition.
Nice patina with obvious signs of use.
Measures: 9.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm
Starting price: € 200,00
Estimate: € 400,00 - 600,00
The lot will be auctioned on 05 July starting from 17:00.
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