Bidspirit auction | Liberia, Ivory Coast Dan Style

Liberia, Ivory Coast Dan Style African Masks - Item/Description: Assortment of four decorative African masks. Lots includes: - Dan style African mask. Hand carved wood mask features raffia detail, slit eyes and no mouth. Material: Wood, raffia Dimensions: Length: 12 1/4”; Width: 6”; Depth: 4” Condition: Surface use and age wear includes chips, cracking. - Dramatic and fearsome Dan style mask, Liberia, Ivory Coast. Bulbous, protruding features, swollen, half closed eyes, open mouth adorned with six genuine animal teeth of various sizes. Decorative mask. Material: Hand carved wood, teeth Dimensions: Length: 15”; Width: 9 1/2”; Depth: 6” Condition: Heavy surface, use and age wear includes paint loss, areas of chipping to wood, through and through crack at top of mask, chipping discoloration to teeth. - Small, hand-carved Dan style mask, Liberia, Ivory Coast. Decorative mask. Material: Hand carved wood, fur, natural fiber, iron Dimensions: Length: 8 1/2”; Width: 5”; Depth: 5” Condition: Surface use and age wear splits in wood at right cheekbone. - Dan style decorative mask. Bulbous forehead, round eyes with raised eye sockets, pronounced nose and lips. Material: Hand carved wood Dimensions: Length: 11 1/2”; Width: 7”; Depth: 4 1/2” Condition: Fair. Heavy surface wear use and age includes chipping loss to wood at top and around edges, gouges, paint loss, abrasions. (Ceremonial, Tribal, Primitive, Spirit, Ritual, Sculpture) 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.