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Passport Mask, ma-go

Mano, Liberia
Early 20th Century

Previous Collection: Collected in Eastern Liberia by Franco Monti, in the 1950’s

This is a classic example of a Mano miniature mask called a passport mask. Although ‘passport’ could be considered a misnomer; there is some truth to this description; but mostly these masks were for personal protection. This example has a beautiful surface; almost chestnut brown in color with a lustrous sheen. The traditional Mano features are present; downcast eyes; a medial ridge on the forehead and downcast mouth. The quality, pedigree and age make for a fine passport mask, in excellent condition.

Passport Mask, ma-go

Mano, Liberia
Early 20th Century

Previous Collection: Collected in Eastern Liberia by Franco Monti, in the 1950’s

This is a classic example of a Mano miniature mask called a passport mask. Although ‘passport’ could be considered a misnomer; there is some truth to this description; but mostly these masks were for personal protection. This example has a beautiful surface; almost chestnut brown in color with a lustrous sheen. The traditional Mano features are present; downcast eyes; a medial ridge on the forehead and downcast mouth. The quality, pedigree and age make for a fine passport mask, in excellent condition.

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