Of course - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Description from the seller

Ivory Coast
Baoulé
Bronze
Height: 230 mm
Width: 150 mm
Depth: 65 mm
Weight: 925 g

Dan bronze mask from Ivory Coast, described as an African "running" mask.

The Dan, known as the Yacouba, live in the west of Ivory Coast and in Liberia, in a wooded region to the south and savannah to the north. Before secret societies united them at the beginning of the century, the Dan lived in autonomous villages led by a chief elected for his wealth and social standing. Today, Leopard Society plays a major role in Dan life.

Fast and secure shipping. Packages are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery by Chronopost between 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days in the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe, worldwide, and to islands with Colissimo International.

We speak English.

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Seller's Story

Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
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Ivory Coast
Baoulé
Bronze
Height: 230 mm
Width: 150 mm
Depth: 65 mm
Weight: 925 g

Dan bronze mask from Ivory Coast, described as an African "running" mask.

The Dan, known as the Yacouba, live in the west of Ivory Coast and in Liberia, in a wooded region to the south and savannah to the north. Before secret societies united them at the beginning of the century, the Dan lived in autonomous villages led by a chief elected for his wealth and social standing. Today, Leopard Society plays a major role in Dan life.

Fast and secure shipping. Packages are sent with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery by Chronopost between 1 to 3 days in France, 2 to 5 days in the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe, worldwide, and to islands with Colissimo International.

We speak English.

mask African art African mask art arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane
statue African art African statue art arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane

Seller's Story

Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
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Details

Indigenous object name
Of course
Ethnic group/ culture
Dan
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
1390
Objects sold
100%
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