An ancient mask from the Dan-Wobe complex, with protruding shell eyes, a broad nose and a smiling mouth. The forehead is decorated with metal nails. 
Dan / Wobe, Ivory Coast
Wood, metal nails and ancient pigments, slight surface erosion, beautiful patina from use and ritual. 
H. 30 cm 

Provenance : 
- Michel Gaud, Saint Tropez
- Sotheby's, London, November 29, 1993, no. 42
- Bernard Dulon
- Eugene Bettra
- Richard Vinatier Collection, Arles
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An ancient mask from the Dan-Wobe complex, with protruding shell eyes, a broad nose and a smiling mouth. The forehead is decorated with metal nails. Dan / Wobe, Ivory Coast Wood, metal nails and ancient pigments, slight surface erosion, beautiful patina from use and ritual. H. 30 cm Provenance : - Michel Gaud, Saint Tropez - Sotheby's, London, November 29, 1993, no. 42 - Bernard Dulon - Eugene Bettra - Richard Vinatier Collection, Arles

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An ancient mask from the Dan-Wobe complex, with protruding shell eyes, a broad nose and a smiling mouth. The forehead is decorated with metal nails. Dan / Wobe, Ivory Coast Wood, metal nails and ancient pigments, slight surface erosion, beautiful patina from use and ritual. H. 30 cm Provenance : - Michel Gaud, Saint Tropez - Sotheby's, London, November 29, 1993, no. 42 - Bernard Dulon - Eugene Bettra - Richard Vinatier Collection, Arles
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