Dan Wood Passport Mask

Glossy dark face with heavy-lidded eyes and a tiny pursed mouth, on a stand.

This Dan passport mask of wood is Dan, from Liberia, West Africa, and dates to the 20th century. The Dan live in Liberia and neighboring Ivory Coast, and they are known for finely smoothed wooden masks that follow a range of recognized types. Oval carved mask with a long straight nose, closed or narrowed eyes under strong brows, and a small closed mouth. The dark brown surface is polished and shiny with small pale scuffs. Small holes sit around the edge. It is mounted on a black stand. It is 4 inches wide, 1.5 deep and 5.5 high.

Serene to the point of being a bit smug.