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Facial mask featuring a face with tubular eyes, a fine, slightly triangular nose and a half-open mouth revealing a row of iron teeth. The flat forehead overhangs the face and slopes down the sides of the face (the left side is slightly missing).
The fine features reveal a determined, almost brutal expression. This is a highly successful sculpture. Dan-Krou people Soft wood, black lacquered patina, metal teeth.
Old patina, accidents and missing parts.
H: 25 cm.
Early 20th century Provenance: - former UK collection
- Hermann Sommerhage. Duisburg
- Galleria Six. Milan. Sebastiano Del Arte
Sold with its base and a certificate of authenticity from Mr Bruno Frey, CEA expert and member of the CEDEA.
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