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A DAN PASSPORT MASK

Details

A DAN PASSPORT MASK
White metal ovals about the pierced eyes, prominent pierced mouth, a band of red cloth across the upper face, dark encrusted patina
11.3cm. long

Literature

Fagg, W., Miniature Wood Carvings of Africa, Bath, 1970, p.28, fig.13
Phillips, T. (Ed.), Africa The Art of a Continent, London, 1995, fig.5.128g, p.461

Exhibited

London, Royal Academy of Arts, 1995

Special notice

Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.

Lot Essay

Moni Adams (in Africa, the Art of a Continent, 1995, p.462) states: The reddish cloth across the face of cat. 5.128g [the present mask] corresponds to its use on larger versions, the colour indicating the vitality that protects the owner and threatens enemies.

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