Dan Passport Mask

Ivory Coast

Early 20th c

2 1/8 inches high x 1 1/2 inches wide

Ex: Joshua Dimondstein, Los Angeles, CA

SOLD

Miniature masks were replicas of existing larger masks.  They were used as protective charms against illness, harm and for successful hunting and travel.  Offerings of food, beverage, tobacco and palm oil were enacted on the mask to increase it's power.