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African Art Dan Mask 1210

Description: Ref: m-1210 Height 26 CMProduct Description Dan mask from Ivory Coast. Piece over 40 years old. Delivered on base. The Dan are a sub-tribe belonging to the Dan-Nguere. They live in eastern Liberia, Guinea Conakry and Ivory Coast. The social and spiritual base of the Dan-Nguere is the secret society Poro, which means "sierra" in the Temmé language. Dan-Nguere masks are characterized as much by their varieties, as by the fact that the same type of mask can be used in different areas for different purposes. Female Dan masks are known for the importance they give to facial beauty: the oval shape, the slightly prominent forehead, the torn eyes, the thin nose and the half-open mouth. They enhance the finesse of its lines with a brilliant patina introduced into the wood, using plant substances. When they dry, they take on a soft color, which with use resembles lacquer. The function of these masks is to settle disagreements and protect newborns. The Dan usually make replicas of these masks, which they call "ma", to venerate them and as protection against disease. They remain hidden and serve as proof of belonging to Poro society, becoming almost sacred objects, honoring them with offerings of rice and palm oil, and sacrifices during full moon periods. The face of the male Dan masks is more realistic, and sometimes with animal details. He has the life force, called "du", sent by Zlan the creator to men and animals. The "du"s are numerous, and they tell people in dreams how they want to be represented. Sometimes they want a fetish, or a tree to be planted, but they can also ask for a mask to reside in. Then the spirit materializes and transforms into a "gle", and it can intervene directly in the life of the community. Each "gle" has its function, and presides over the different social events. They are also present in times of danger, or distraction. That's why there is a wide variety of Dan masks.African art, African maskafrican art african tribal art arte africana afrikanische kunstPart delivered with an invoice and a certificate of authenticity.The Dan are a sub-tribe belonging to the Dan-Nguere. They live in eastern Liberia, Guinea Conakry and Ivory Coast. The social and spiritual base of the Dan-Nguere is the secret society Poro, which means "sierra" in the Temmé language. Dan-Nguere masks are characterized as much by their varieties, as by the fact that the same type of mask can be used in different areas for different purposes. Female Dan masks are known for the importance they give to facial beauty: the oval shape, the slightly prominent forehead, the torn eyes, the thin nose and the half-open mouth. They enhance the finesse of its lines with a brilliant patina introduced into the wood, using plant substances. When they dry, they take on a soft color, which with use resembles lacquer. The function of these masks is to settl

Price: 498.58 USD

Location: Bastia

End Time: 2025-01-07T12:46:12.000Z

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Item Specifics

Restocking Fee: No

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 60 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Origine: Africa

Material: Wood

Type: Mask

Brand: Unbranded

MPN: Does not apply

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