Description:
Dan Face Mask, hollowed-out form with diamond-shaped mouth inset with metal plugs for teeth beneath the naturalistic nose and pierced slit eyes, with a protruding central ridge on the forehead and braided hair, fine varied dark brown patina, ht. 8 1/2 in.
Provenance: The Nicholas Rubano collection, New Hampshire.
Estimate $800-1,200
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American Indian & Tribal Art
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