An ancient and beautiful classic mask, featuring an emblematic scarification carved vertically in high relief on the forehead, its eyes are imprinted with a large kaolin addition reproducing the motif worn by Dan women participating in a ritual feast. Dan, or Dan Guéré, Ivory Coast Wood, kaolin, metal, small visible chips, very fine old ritual patina. H. 21.5 cm Provenance : Alain de Monbrison, Paris Zunz Collection, London, acquired 1976 Passed on by descent