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A Dan passport mask, ivory coast, carved from a single piece of…
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A Dan passport mask, ivory coast, carved from a single piece of light wood. The Dan people also carried small masks called 'Passport' masks. They are miniature copies of family masks, worn on the hands, arms, or the smalls of people's backs for protection when travelling. These apotropaic masks can also act as witnesses during initiation ceremonies. Carved from a single piece of wood with slits for eyeholes. The eyes are framed with a white outline. The mask features a prominent beak and a raised forehead. The captivating, refined form is consistent with modern design principles. On custom wooden stand. Mask height 19 cm, width 8 cm, depth 4 cm, on stand height 24.5 cm. Provenance: Lim-Strutt collection, Aotearoa
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Tribal: African