This mask was carved in the style of the Dan Guere people of Ivory Coast. The mask has a distressed exterior, featuring a patch of hair in the center of the face. The eyes are almond shaped and there is a leather covering on the top. The mask measures 11 inches tall, 14 inches on its custom stand and weighs 2.5 pounds. There are numerous imperfection, which add to its crude character. Please inspect photos.
Dramatic Dan Guere African Mask 11″ w/ Custom Stand- Ivory Coast
$250.00
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast |
| Ethnicity | Dan Guere |
| Material | Wood, pigment, fiber, leather, cloth |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height (Inches) | 11" (mask) 14" (w/ stand) |
| Width (Inches) | 6" |
| Depth (Inches) | 5" |
| Weight (Pounds) | 1.5 lbs (mask) 2.5 lbs (w/ stand) |
Tribe Information
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.”