Bassa Passport Mask #3

Ivory Coast

Mid 20th c

2 1/2 inches long x 1 1/2 inches wide

Ex: Private New York collection

$ 425

Inv. # A3786

This Bassa passport mask was used as a powerful charm for personal protection during forest work, travel and for countering witchcraft. These passport masks were also used to identify the owner while traveling through other communities.

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