Dan Mask from Ivory Coast Africa 1950 Lacquered wood Mid-20th century
This very elegant Dan mask is well-proportioned with a long protruding mouth from Ivory Coast, Africa. It dates back to the 1950s. The base is included in the price.Dan masks have been documented as the embodiment of at least a dozen artistic personalities. Among these are Deangle, who ventures into the village from the initiation camps to ask women for food; Tankagle and Bagle, who entertain through a range of aesthetically pleasing dances, skits, and mimes; Bugle, who historically leads men into battle; and Gunyege, whose mask is worn by a communitys champion foot racers in competitions. The present example might be identified as Gunyege; once they are divorced from their performance contexts, however, mask forms are difficult to identify.
| ID: | 138992 |
|---|---|
| Originality: | yes |
| Condition: | Satisfactory |
| Year of manufacture: | Mid-20th century |
| Medium: | Lacquered wood |
| Size: | 15 x 38 x 18 cm |
| Shipping to: | Worldwide |
| Payment method: | Wire Transfer, Credit card, Cash |
| Delivery method: | Postal service, Courier service, pickup by yourself |
| Purchase returns: | 14 days |
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