Bassa Passport Mask

Liberia

Early-Mid 20th c

4 inches high x 2 3/4 inches wide

Ex: Washington D.C. collection

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This Bassa passport mask was used as a powerful charm for personal protection during forest work, travel and for countering witchcraft. These passport masks were also used to identify the owner while traveling through other communities.

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