This mask was carved in the style of the Dan Guere people of Ivory Coast. The mask is decorated with metal bells, cowrie shells, and teeth. It measures 17 inches tall and weighs 11 pounds. There is a crack in the nose where it connects to the face and scrapes, scuffs and imperfections throughout including some missing bells – please inspect photos. Stand is not included.
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Dan Guere Mask with Bells 17″ – Ivory Coast – African Tribal Art
Original price was: $350.00.$150.00Current price is: $150.00.
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Ethnicity | Dan Guere |
| Material | wood, pigment, teeth, shells, metal, cloth |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 17" |
| Width (Inches) | 15" |
| Depth (Inches) | 9" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 11 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Crack in nose, scrapes, scuffs -see photos |
Tribe Information
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.
About the Dan People
“Dan people, who are also known by the name Yacuba, live in the western part of the Ivory Coast and into Liberia where the land is forested in the south and bordered by a savannah in the north. The 320,000 Dan people make their living from farming cocoa, rice and manioc. Before unifying secret societies were set up at the turn of the century, each Dan village was an autonomous socio-political unit governed by a chief elected on the base of his wealth and social position. Today, the leopard society acts as a major regulator of Dan life and initiates young men during their isolated periods of three to four months in the forest. Dan people have achieved notoriety in the area for their entertainment festivals which were historically village ceremonies, but are today performed largely for tourists. During these festivals, masked performers dance on stilts.”
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