Ivory Coast/Liberia

Mid 20th c

3 1/2 inches high x 1 5/8 inches wide

Ex: Private New York collection

$ 425

Inv. # 3784

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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