Mask - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire
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Dan mask from Côte d'Ivoire, mid-20th century, 23 cm high, 1 cm wide and 1 cm deep, provenance private collection, condition good.
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Museum collections and specialists distinguish several 20personalities20 of masks, each associated with a specific social or ritual function:
Déangle / Deangle: often depicted with slitted eyes and gentle or idealized features, this mask is perceived as feminine and benevolent, sometimes associated with food gathering or with protecting young men during initiation.
Gunyege (or Gunyeya): this mask appears notably during ritual races where the masked bearer pursues the unmasked one; it symbolizes endurance, competition and community vitality.
Tankagle / Bagle: entertainment masks, they perform dances, sketches and bring joy and spectacle during the festivities.
Buglé: sometimes associated with strength, he has historically accompanied men in war or in large collective undertakings.
Beyond these figures, there are many regional and village variants, some rarer or intended for very specific contexts (justice, peace, major events).
Former Guinean private collection of African art - collected in the 1980s.
Opportunity to acquire a premium base — please contact me.
Overview of our expertise firm:
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house has been assisting collectors and families for many years, with a simple approach: seriousness, transparency and service. We enjoy a solid reputation among tribal art enthusiasts and are among the leading sellers on Catawiki, where we count ourselves among the oldest merchants (more than 8 years).
We have specialized in valuing and ensuring the liquidation and dispersion of dozens of family collections, and have sold thousands of objects in partnership with private individuals, notaries, estates, inheritances, and collection cessations. Our track record speaks for itself: hundreds of evaluations nearing 100% positive feedback, an indicator that is worth more than any discussion of our commitment and reliability.
Pieces that have passed through our hands are today in prestigious collections and, for some, have joined museum institutions — a guarantee of the quality and consistency of our selection throughout the year. We regularly offer no-reserve sales.
Express shipping: dispatched within 24 hours, insured, tracking (tracking), and extremely careful and secure packaging.
Contact 7 days a week: we respond quickly and remain at your disposal to advise you and document the items currently for sale.
Museum collections and specialists distinguish several 20personalities20 of masks, each associated with a specific social or ritual function:
Déangle / Deangle: often depicted with slitted eyes and gentle or idealized features, this mask is perceived as feminine and benevolent, sometimes associated with food gathering or with protecting young men during initiation.
Gunyege (or Gunyeya): this mask appears notably during ritual races where the masked bearer pursues the unmasked one; it symbolizes endurance, competition and community vitality.
Tankagle / Bagle: entertainment masks, they perform dances, sketches and bring joy and spectacle during the festivities.
Buglé: sometimes associated with strength, he has historically accompanied men in war or in large collective undertakings.
Beyond these figures, there are many regional and village variants, some rarer or intended for very specific contexts (justice, peace, major events).
Former Guinean private collection of African art - collected in the 1980s.
Opportunity to acquire a premium base — please contact me.
Overview of our expertise firm:
Based in Belgium, our appraisal and sales house has been assisting collectors and families for many years, with a simple approach: seriousness, transparency and service. We enjoy a solid reputation among tribal art enthusiasts and are among the leading sellers on Catawiki, where we count ourselves among the oldest merchants (more than 8 years).
We have specialized in valuing and ensuring the liquidation and dispersion of dozens of family collections, and have sold thousands of objects in partnership with private individuals, notaries, estates, inheritances, and collection cessations. Our track record speaks for itself: hundreds of evaluations nearing 100% positive feedback, an indicator that is worth more than any discussion of our commitment and reliability.
Pieces that have passed through our hands are today in prestigious collections and, for some, have joined museum institutions — a guarantee of the quality and consistency of our selection throughout the year. We regularly offer no-reserve sales.
Express shipping: dispatched within 24 hours, insured, tracking (tracking), and extremely careful and secure packaging.
Contact 7 days a week: we respond quickly and remain at your disposal to advise you and document the items currently for sale.
Details
Indigenous object name
Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Dan
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Height
23 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
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