Details
- Dimensions
- 5.51ʺW × 2.76ʺD × 9.06ʺH
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Ceramic
- Enamel
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
- Description
- Fascinating decorative wall mask, made of artisanal ceramic/glazed pottery in a style close to the masks of the Dan tribe. … more Fascinating decorative wall mask, made of artisanal ceramic/glazed pottery in a style close to the masks of the Dan tribe. Vintage, unsigned. Stylized lippy face with a pointed chin, high arched eyebrows, thin bridge of the nose, small round skull, half-closed crescent moon eyes, high ears and lower cheeks marked with 2 vertical scarifications. Surface of the face in lustrous black enamel, almost metallic, silvery reflections, dark red lips, scarification and slightly translucent white enameled eyes revealing the color of the orange earth, midnight blue pupils. We will note some green effects on the edges of the patterns at the level of the black enamel. 22-23cm max height, 13-14cm max width, 6-7cm thickness. Very good general condition, a few discreet chips including 2 on the right edge of the lower lip, one on the left cheek, 3 on the edge of the scarifications on the left cheek and one above the right eye, again very discreet , 1mm or less. 600-750gr approximately. Rare/unique piece. less
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