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Dan Style Mask Grouping - Ivory Coast, Liberia - Item/Description: Grouping of four decorative African Masks. Lot includes: - Decorative Dan style mask. Hand carved wood African mask, Liberia, Ivory Coast. Prominent carved features, elaborate headdress and collar of natural fiber, twine, decorated with cowrie shells. ( Ivory Coast, Ceremonial, Tribal, Primitive, Spirit, Ritual, Sculpture) Material: Wood, paint, natural fiber, textile, twine Dimensions: Length: 14” (includes burlap trim); Mask alone 8 1/4”; Width: 10” Condition: Surface wear, use and age. Includes some scratching, chipping. - Elaborate Dan style hand carved wood mask. Human and animal characteristics. Animal (antelope) horns on side of face. Zoomorphic. Natural fiber, textile, embellished with cowrie shells. Decorative African mask. Material: Hand carved wood, horn, burlap, shells, twine Dimensions: Length: 13 1/2”; Width: 9 1/2”; Depth: 3 1/4” Condition: Surface, age and use wear. Area of wood loss to inside rim. - Finely carved African Dan style decorative mask framed with double row of stuffed burlap, hand-stitched, adorned with cowie shells, feathers. Beautiful workmanship. Ivory Coast. Material: Hand carved wood, shells, cloth, straw Dimensions (including trim): Length: 14 1/2”; Width: 10”; Depth: 4 1/2” Condition: No visible damage, except for minor rubbing to facial prominences. Surface, use and age wear. - Finely carved African Dan style mask framed with double row of stuffed burlap, hand-stitched, adorned with cowrie shells, feathers. Beautiful workmanship. Decorative mask, Ivory Coast. Material: Hand carved wood, shells, cloth, straw Dimensions: Length: 14 1/2”; Width: 9 1/2”; Depth: 4 1/2” Condition: Minor rubbing to facial prominences. Surface, use and age wear. Age: 20th Century Provenance: Private collection from a single New York estate Shipping: $75 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.