African Mask from The Museum of African Culture


Item Number: 9

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $450

Online Close: Jun 6, 2007 5:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 1 bid - Item Sold!

Description

Wood mask, carved by Dan people of Ivory Coast, is decorated with woven raffia, animal hide, feathers and cowrie shells once used as currency and indicating wealth. Mask dates from last quarter of 20C and represents male face. Mounted on wood block with wood pole. 20 x 11 x 7 inches.

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Donated by

The Museum of African Culture, Portland ME