Lot 161: A fine and rare Dan rattle, by Zon

Dan, Liberia; H: 13 1/2 inches

Of typical form, the rattle with carved female head with herringbone coif, the face with classical features and aluminum inset teeth. The neck deeply incised and terminating in a half-circular closed chamber filled with loose material that rattles when shaken. On a custom base.

Comments:
This rattle was clearly carved by "Zon", of Nuopie, whose work is discussed at length in the "Four Dan Sculptors" (Johnson, 1987)

Provenance:
Ex. Dr. Helmut Gernsheim, Lugano Prior to 1970

Price Realized: $5,000

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