Passport Mask (#5) - Dan People - Liberia
Price: $195.00
These small masks are sometimes
called "Passport" masks due to
their use as identification. They are
often sewn onto a piece of cloth
and carried on the person in a
pouch. They are miniature copies
of family masks and enable the
carrier to retain contact with the
spirit embodied in the parent mask.
The masks are used to invoke
benevolent spirits during secret
society meetings. They also
demand offerings from initiates
during initiation ceremonies.
12"H x 4.25"W x 3"D
NOTE: When displayed on the included stand, this mask reaches a height of 13".
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