This beautiful mask was carved in the style of the Dan people of Ivory Coast. The mask features a brilliant face with a vegetable fiber woven coiffure that was decorated with beads and cowrie shells. It measures 14 inches tall, 15 inches including stand, and weighs 4 pound. There is some minor cracking and wear and tear throughout this piece. Please inspect photos.
Beautifully Decorated Dan African Mask 14″ w/ Stand – Ivory Coast
$195.00
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Ethnicity | Dan |
| Material | Wood, pigment, vegetable fiber, cowrie shells and beads |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 14" mask, 15" including stand |
| Width (Inches) | 10" |
| Depth (Inches) | 10" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 3.5 lbs mask, 4 lbs including stand |
| Overall Condition | Minor cracking, scuffing and general wear and tear. |
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About the Dan People
The Dan are known for their superb woodwork. Masks are the single most paramount form of artwork created by the Dan, creating a bridge between the supernatural and physical worlds.
Read more about the Dan here.
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