Mascara Dan - Head - Côte d’Ivoire

Dan ceremonial mask, carved in dark wood with metal details in the eyes. End of the 19th Century, Early 20th Century. Represents the ideals of beauty, wisdom and self-control in Dan culture and was used in rituals, dances and initiations within the secret Poro society. Its refined design and the incorporation of plant fiber braids give it great realism and spiritual presence. Wood, plant fiber, metal. Provenance: European private collection (France) R.M Spanish private collection (Barcelona) J.J.M For destinations outside the European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE issued by the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that this process may take between 4 and 8 weeks. In accordance with Spanish law, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, borne by the buyer. These export taxes are set on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but different percentage brackets are applied: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.

Estimación:€1,800

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