Dan Passport Mask #4

Ivory Coast

Mid 20th c

3 inches high x 1 1/2 inch wide

Ex: Charles Jones, North Carolina

$ 425

Inv. # 3661

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.

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