Mask - Côte d’Ivoire
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Dan Gagon mask from the Dan people of Côte d’Ivoire, a wooden sculpture in good condition with age-related wear, circa 1960–1970, 25 cm high, sold without a stand, provenance: private collection.
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Description from the seller
This facial mask is a striking expression of the aesthetics and spirituality of the Dan people of the Ivory Coast. The work is distinguished by an intense visual presence, heightened by a beautiful crusty patina resulting from multiple ritual libations. The face is adorned with horsehair, providing an organic and wild dimension, while the gaze is emphasized by iron plates surrounding the eyes, giving the mask a singular authority and protective force. The balance between the softness of the carved features and the ruggedness of the additional materials perfectly illustrates the genius of Dan carvers in creating power objects intended for social and spiritual mediation.
Description (English)
This facial mask is a striking expression of the aesthetics and spirituality of the Dan people of the Ivory Coast. The work is distinguished by an intense visual presence, heightened by a beautiful crusty patina resulting from multiple ritual libations. The face is adorned with horsehair, providing an organic and wild dimension, while the gaze is emphasized by iron plates surrounding the eyes, giving the mask a singular authority and protective force. The balance between the softness of the carved features and the ruggedness of the additional materials perfectly illustrates the genius of Dan carvers in creating power objects intended for social and spiritual mediation.
Provenance & Services
Collection : This piece has been part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Expédition : The object will be packed with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a worry-free reception.
Mots-clés / Keywords
Keywords
African art, African Art, African Art, tribal art, Dan, Mask, Mask, Ivory Coast
This facial mask is a striking expression of the aesthetics and spirituality of the Dan people of the Ivory Coast. The work is distinguished by an intense visual presence, heightened by a beautiful crusty patina resulting from multiple ritual libations. The face is adorned with horsehair, providing an organic and wild dimension, while the gaze is emphasized by iron plates surrounding the eyes, giving the mask a singular authority and protective force. The balance between the softness of the carved features and the ruggedness of the additional materials perfectly illustrates the genius of Dan carvers in creating power objects intended for social and spiritual mediation.
Description (English)
This facial mask is a striking expression of the aesthetics and spirituality of the Dan people of the Ivory Coast. The work is distinguished by an intense visual presence, heightened by a beautiful crusty patina resulting from multiple ritual libations. The face is adorned with horsehair, providing an organic and wild dimension, while the gaze is emphasized by iron plates surrounding the eyes, giving the mask a singular authority and protective force. The balance between the softness of the carved features and the ruggedness of the additional materials perfectly illustrates the genius of Dan carvers in creating power objects intended for social and spiritual mediation.
Provenance & Services
Collection : This piece has been part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Expédition : The object will be packed with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a worry-free reception.
Mots-clés / Keywords
Keywords
African art, African Art, African Art, tribal art, Dan, Mask, Mask, Ivory Coast
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
25 cm
Indigenous object name
Dan Gagon mask - African art - African art
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1960-1970
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