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Genuine Dan Wooden Mask // V2

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Product Description

This oval-shaped face mask was carved from a single piece of wood by a Dan carver from Côte d'Ivoire or Liberia. It features a wide forehead, projecting chin, and high relief nose and mouth. The almond eyes are arched while the lips of the mouth are slightly parted. The rim of the mask is pierced with attachment holes for a costume.

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; Gunyege, whose mask is worn by a community's champion foot racers in competitions; and Bugle, who historically leads men into battle. Once they are divorced from their performance contexts, however, mask forms are difficult to identify.

Product Details
  • ColorsBlack
  • Materials
    Wood
  • Measurements
    6"L x 3"W x 11"H
  • OriginLiberia

— Weight: 0.6 lb

Shipping Information
  • Shipping Availability
    Canada, United States
  • Shipping Policy
    Standard Ground Shipping
  • Ship In
    1-2 weeks ⓘ
  • Return Policy
    Final sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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