DAN GAGON MASK

Origin: West Africa, Dan People Liberia/ Ivory Coast     (Provenance:  Ex. Udo Hortsmann, Switzerland.  Ex. Leslie Sacks Fine Art Los Angeles)

Period/Date: Likely circa 1940's

Materials:  Hardwood, fur, hide, resin, charcoal paint, natural varnish

Description:  This authentic mask has a distinctly female aura.  It may have had a lower jaw but there is no evidence it did.  In good condition having acquired a mellow dry patina.

Dimensions:   Height- mask only 9"  (23 cm),  Height Overall 14"  (36 cm), Width 5.75"  (14.5 cm)

Price: SOLD