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Exquisite Dan mask, serene expression, heavily lidded eyes…
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Exquisite Dan mask, serene expression, heavily lidded eyes above a broad nose and delicate mouth reflect the work of a prestigious master carver. Fine smooth, shiny Dan mask, black patina. Of all African masks, those by the Dan people are the most distinguishable and highly sought after, with their minimal but expressively carved features, smooth modulations of facial planes and sleek polished black or dark brown surfaces, the female Dan mask is an idealised form of beauty and grace. Provenance: formerly in the collection of Dr Frank Elliott, New York. Height 26.8 cm. Width 17.1 cm.
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Tribal: African