Arms & Armour, Pre-Columbian, Asian and Ethno

Painted African Dan Mask, Ex-Ambassador

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Start price: $300

Estimated price: $1,200 - $2,400

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African Dan Mask with painted face in white, red, and black with inset stones and surrounded in cone form decorations. The hair with solid carved decoration and early woven textiles attached. A black white and red bird standing over the mask. The bell under the birds beak features a strong rattle. Size 13 1/2" H x 7 3/4" W x 6" L, stand not included

Collected 1980s South Africa.. Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.