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Lot 0712: ANTIQUE AFRICAN CARVED WOOD MANDE TRIBAL DAN MASK

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An antique traditional African hand carved wood tribal mask of the Dan people, a Mande ethnic group from northwestern Ivory Coast and neighboring Liberia. They are officially known as Yacouba in Ivory Coast. An oval face is depicted with fiber coiffures, slit eyes and mouth, downward expanding nose. This type of mask is the most important art form of the Dan people of Liberia and Ivory Coast. The Dan people call these masks as gle or ge, terms that refer both to the physical mask and the individual spirits the mask is believed to embody during masquerade performances. Circa the early 20th century. Antique African Wooden Masks And Tribal Art Collectibles.

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Overall good condition. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
Overall size: 7 x 10 in. All measurements are approximate.

Auction Date

June 8th, 2024

PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM

$49.20