Sale 207 Lot 315

LIBERIAN DAN PEOPLE MASK. An elaborate Dan People headdress adorned with cowrie shells, which are also used to line the wooden long, beak-like nose, face. The headdress incorporates a basketry structure and textile elements. The mask is further embellished with what appear to be tufts of orange fiber and additional organic materials, possibly straw. Dan masks are used in various ceremonies and festivals, including those related to entertainment, circumcision rites, and maintaining social order. - Height approximately: 19 inches.
Estimate $150-200