Description: AFRICAN ORIGINAL DAN WOOD CEREMONIAL CLASSIC ANCESTRAL FACE MASK Type of Object: FACE MASK Ethnic Group: DAN Country of Origin: IVORY COAST Materials: WOOD, NATURAL FIBER , DYE Approximate Age: 40+ yrs Dimensions: 9.0" by 5.0" by 3.0" Weight: 237g; 0.5 lbs; 8.4 oz Overall Condition: Very Good (eroded and scratched bc of usage) The Dan, live in the western part of the Ivory Coast and Liberia where the land is forested in the south and bordered by a savannah in the north. They 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 today are performed largely for tourists. Shipping & Handling Detail: US Buyers: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. International Buyers: Secure shipping and insurance will be determined by territory at close of auction. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's custom office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. All of the individual items in our Ebay store are from my personal collection. These are objects acquired from more than 20 years of collecting both in the field and in New York. It has culminated in the creation of Ethnix Tribal Arts gallery in New York City. and our online EBAY store. Each item has been selected for its individual merit such as the quality of workmanship, construction, age, and authenticity.
Price: 430 USD
Location: Bedford, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-04-02T22:04:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Culture: African
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Cote d'Ivoire
Handmade: Yes
