Dan Beauty Hand Crafted Ivory Coast Mask Carnelian The flower-shaped frame surrounds glorious

The flower-shaped frame surrounds glorious hand-painted floral garlands in gilt over a red background

Handcrafted of ceramic

with a darkly oxidized background that emphasizes the details

thus anyone who excels academically may be given this mask as an award

formerly reserved for the sultan's use

Dan Beauty Hand Crafted Ivory Coast Mask Carnelian The flower-shaped frame surrounds gloriousRita Addo Zakour demonstrates her creative skills with this delightful African mask. Covered by symmetrical motifs, the face depicts a demure and beautiful woman. The piece is carved by hand from native sese wood and richly embellished with embossed aluminum and brass. Its style comes from the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. materials: Sese wood, brass and aluminum 17. 75 in. H x 7. 25 in. W x 3. 1 in. D