^Lot 377 Dan Mask, Ivory Coast

Africa, Ivory Coast, dan mask carved in a solid piece of wood with pierced eyes and mouth. The eye with curved brows and thin pierced eye openings. The mouth with large lips and pierced to the nostrils and mouth. The reverse of the mask with loss to finish of the dark honey brown patina. Size 9" H x 6" W. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.