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Game Dan. 80 cm H. ends 19 - early 20th century - Figur - Dan - Elfenbeinküste
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Game Dan. 80 cm H. ends 19 - early 20th century - Figur - Dan - Elfenbeinküste

Game - very big - Dan, Ivory Coast, ends 19 - early 20th century Wood 80 cm height Good Contidion. Provenance: Private collection, France, with old number. Nice Patina. The masks of the Dan ethnic group are among the most remarkable artistic expressions in West Africa. The Dan people live primarily in Ivory Coast and Liberia, where masks play a central role in social, spiritual, and cultural life. For the Dan, masks are not simply decorative objects; they are living embodiments of spirits that interact with the community. Each mask represents a specific spirit, known as a “gle,” which communicates moral values, social rules, and spiritual guidance. Dan masks are typically carved from wood and often feature smooth, oval faces with narrow eyes and refined features. Some masks are designed to appear gentle and harmonious, symbolizing beauty and peace, while others have more dramatic expressions that convey strength, authority, or even fear. The variations in design reflect the different roles the masks play in ceremonies, including initiation rites, festivals, judicial gatherings, and funerals. The creation of a Dan mask is considered a sacred process. Skilled carvers, who are respected members of the community, are believed to work under spiritual inspiration. Once completed, the mask is not complete on its own; it becomes fully alive only when worn with a costume made of raffia fibers and accompanied by music and dance. The masked performer embodies the spirit and acts as its representative, often delivering messages, resolving conflicts, or entertaining the community. Today, Dan masks are admired worldwide and can be found in major museums and private collections. However, beyond their aesthetic value, they remain powerful symbols of identity, tradition, and spiritual belief for the Dan people. Through their masks, the Dan continue to preserve and express their rich cultural heritage. STAND DISPLAY NOT INCLUDED

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Game Dan. 80 cm H. ends 19 - early 20th century - Figur - Dan - Elfenbeinküste

Game Dan. 80 cm H. ends 19 - early 20th century - Figur - Dan - Elfenbeinküste

Game

- very big -

Dan, Ivory Coast, ends 19 - early 20th century

Wood

80 cm height

Good Contidion.

Provenance: Private collection, France, with old number.

Nice Patina.

The masks of the Dan ethnic group are among the most remarkable artistic expressions in West Africa. The Dan people live primarily in Ivory Coast and Liberia, where masks play a central role in social, spiritual, and cultural life. For the Dan, masks are not simply decorative objects; they are living embodiments of spirits that interact with the community. Each mask represents a specific spirit, known as a “gle,” which communicates moral values, social rules, and spiritual guidance.

Dan masks are typically carved from wood and often feature smooth, oval faces with narrow eyes and refined features. Some masks are designed to appear gentle and harmonious, symbolizing beauty and peace, while others have more dramatic expressions that convey strength, authority, or even fear. The variations in design reflect the different roles the masks play in ceremonies, including initiation rites, festivals, judicial gatherings, and funerals.

The creation of a Dan mask is considered a sacred process. Skilled carvers, who are respected members of the community, are believed to work under spiritual inspiration. Once completed, the mask is not complete on its own; it becomes fully alive only when worn with a costume made of raffia fibers and accompanied by music and dance. The masked performer embodies the spirit and acts as its representative, often delivering messages, resolving conflicts, or entertaining the community.

Today, Dan masks are admired worldwide and can be found in major museums and private collections. However, beyond their aesthetic value, they remain powerful symbols of identity, tradition, and spiritual belief for the Dan people. Through their masks, the Dan continue to preserve and express their rich cultural heritage.

STAND DISPLAY NOT INCLUDED

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