A diminutive carved wooden mask in classic style, well handled and worn surface patina suggesting field use as a traditional "Passport" Mask or MAS as known locally. 
A small example carried by the owner while traveling for protection. 

This example measures 5.5 x 3.75 inches , 15 inches tall on simple display stand. 

Dan peoples, Poro society, Liberia / Ivory Coast. 

Provenance: Ex Bruce Greene Collection, Fla,
 Ex- Richard & Barbara Romano collection, New Jersey.