Liberian Dan Mask with Metal Hook

An African Dan mask from Liberia. Lidded eyes and an open mouth…
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An African Dan mask from Liberia. Lidded eyes and an open mouth with teeth intact. Dark brown colour with some patina. Metal hook on head, could have been for securing a hair piece. Height 24 cm. Width 14 cm

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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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