A Rare Mende Dance Crest / Miniature Mask
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A very rare carved wooden miniature mask that was worn as a dance crest. The mask or bust like form is solid wood and has a classic stylized coiffure and serene facial features. The dance crest measures 8.5 inches tall x 4.25 inches wide, and shows plenty of handling and wear. Mende peoples, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Provenance: Ex Zollman collection, Ex Charles D Miller collection, St. James, New York.
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Good, well handled
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A Rare Mende Dance Crest / Miniature Mask
Estimate $500 - $1,500
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