"First Arts Dan Dance Mask Ivory Coast 1st Half Of The 20th African Art Collection"
AFRICAN ART-PRIMARY ARTS-TRIBAL ART WOOD SCULPTURE WEST AFRICA IVORY COAST DAN ETHNICITY DANCE MASK 1ST HALF OF THE 20TH CENTURY Dance mask of the Dan ethnicity of Ivory Coast, with black patina. Beautiful execution, mastery and creation of a beautiful masculine face with fine features; drawn and sensual mouth, fine and pinched nose, wide and rounded forehead, high cheekbones, fine arcades and very slender eyes. Beautiful patina of use. Old restoration with copper wire. Elegance and sobriety of the face for this dance mask. Good condition (see descriptive photos).