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Dan Style Gagon Bird Mask- Ivory Coast, Liberia

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Dan Style Gagon Bird Mask- Ivory Coast, Liberia

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Item/Description: Masterfully hand carved, decorative Dan style bird mask. Known as Gagon masks were worn for funerals and judicial ceremonies. Mask features round eyes, long beak and holes around the perimeter. (Liberia, Cote de'Ivorie, West Africa, Ceremonial, Tribal, Primitive, Spirit, Ritual, Sculpture, African Art)

Material: Wood, paint

Dimensions: Length: 14 7/8"; Width: 6"; Depth: 4"

Condition: Surface use, age and wear. Some chipping, cracks.

Age: 20th Century

Provenance: Private collection from a single New York estate

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Dan Style Gagon Bird Mask- Ivory Coast, Liberia

Name: Dan Style Gagon Bird Mask- Ivory Coast, Liberia
SKU: 125611066
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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