Bassa Passport Mask
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Bassa Passport Mask
Liberia Mid 20th c
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2 1/4" x 1 1/2"
Ex: Charles Jones, North Carolina
Reduced $ 250
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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. Passport masks were also used to identify the owner while traveling through other communities.