Mask

Anthropomorphic mask from the Dan people, Mali or Côte d'Ivoire. The forehead is decorated with a diadem of small antelope horns, now almost erased, and covered with a thick sacrificial patina, partly corroded. The mouth is pronounced and asymmetrical, with a strong triangular relief. The work is part of the Bassani Collection (inv. AFR 00031 2513A).

Photo: Paolo Vandrasch, Milano; Giuliano Spagnul, Milano; Vivi Papi, Varese.

Courtesy MUDEC.