Dan mask (Danané region) with frontal ribbing,... Lot 45

Dan mask (Danané region) with frontal ribbing, very pure with its white band typical of this place, delicate nose and a well made mouth, nice modeling of the forehead and chin, all this indicates the representation of a very beautiful young woman, if the features had been very massive, this mask would have a warlike function, this one is quite the opposite. Ancient mask with beautiful patina of grip, Southern Dan, hardwood, Ivory Coast Liberia Height 24 cm.