Photographs © Tim Hamill
BASSA
Mask 602
11"
$800
SOLD
The Bassa, neighbors to the south-west of the Dan, have been influenced artistically by them. They make masks characterized by a two planed face with semi-closed eyes and a protruding mouth. Masks like these, called Gela, would have been worn by Bassa dancers during the No men's society entertainment ceremonies.
This mask has been vetted as authentic, with evidence of age and use.
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