Serene Dan Female Mask: Classic Beauty

Classic old Dan female mask, with a serene expression, worn…
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Classic old Dan female mask, with a serene expression, worn patina, carved in the classic Dan style with almost closed eyes and a full mouth is an expression of feminine beauty

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  • Patination / Patina - In broad terms, patination refers to the exterior surface appearance of the timber, the effect of fading caused by exposure to sunlight and air over the course of a century or more, changing the piece to a soft, mellow colour.

    As patina is very difficult to replicate, it is one of the most important guides to determining the age of furniture.

    Patina is also the term applied to the bloom or film found on old bronzes due to oxidisation.

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