Superb mask - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)

African mask Go Gé - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire -
The variety of Dan African masks
This superb authentic African mask, Go Gé, is adorned with a hairstyle. Used exclusively during ceremonies related to the funerals of important chiefs, it is a perfect example of the elegance of traditional dan art.

The tribal masks of the Dan are characterized by a concave face, a pointed chin, a protruding mouth, a high forehead, and are often covered with a rich brown patina. Similar types of masks exist throughout the Dan country, but some stylistic variations can be observed.