40. dance mask presenting a face with half closed... Lot 40

40. dance mask presenting a face with half closed eyes, the mouth open, symbolically showing the teeth. Hard wood, old patina of use honey and brown, internal marks of carrying. Dan, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, early 20th century. 18,2 x 10,2 cm. Provenance : Sale Me de Riqclès, Drouot Montaigne, Paris of 06/06/2001. N°205 bis of the catalog.