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African Dan Passport Family Mask - Carved Wooden Mask from West Africa, Liberia

$1,100per set
£837.63per set
€964.50per set
CA$1,558.80per set
A$1,676.71per set
CHF 896.08per set
MX$19,763.62per set
NOK 11,297.49per set
SEK 10,328.05per set
DKK 7,206.48per set

About the Item

Created and used from the late 19th century into the 20th century, Dan passport masks served as personal talismans with spiritual connection and as portable identification symbol representing the carrier's familial connections when traveling between communities. Just small enough to be carried or worn, the masks were hand carved from wood and stained with natural brown or black dyes. The mask comes with a custom metal stand and base for display. African Art Dan Mask wood 5.50h x 3w x 2.50d in 8.5h x 4w x 3d (with stand) 13.97h x 7.62w x 6.35d cm AFR064
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AFR0641stDibs: LU4511148267072

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