Mask - Côte d’Ivoire
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Dan mask from Ivory Coast, carved in wood, dating to 1970–1980, 25 cm high, provenance private collection.
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Description (French)
This facial mask is a striking expression of the aesthetics of the Dan people of Ivory Coast. The work is distinguished by a powerful spiritual presence, enhanced by a smooth patina that bears witness to its long ritual life. The features, of great formal purity, give the mask an expression that is both protective and soothing. The balance of volumes, between the bulging forehead and the tapered chin, perfectly illustrates the mastery of Dan sculptors in creating objects that mediate between the spirit world and the world of men.
Description (English)
This facial mask is a striking expression of the aesthetics of the Dan people of the Ivory Coast. The work is distinguished by a powerful spiritual presence, enhanced by a smooth patina that bears witness to its long ritual life. The features, of great formal purity, are giving the mask an expression that is both peaceful and protective. The balance of volumes, between the bulging forehead and the tapered chin, perfectly illustrates the mastery of Dan carvers in creating objects that mediate between the spirit world and the world of men.
Provenance & Services
Collection: This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Shipping: The item will be packed with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a worry-free receipt.
Mots-clés / Keywords
African art, Art Africain, Afrikanische Kunst, tribal art, Dan, Mask, Masque, Ivory Coast.
Description (French)
This facial mask is a striking expression of the aesthetics of the Dan people of Ivory Coast. The work is distinguished by a powerful spiritual presence, enhanced by a smooth patina that bears witness to its long ritual life. The features, of great formal purity, give the mask an expression that is both protective and soothing. The balance of volumes, between the bulging forehead and the tapered chin, perfectly illustrates the mastery of Dan sculptors in creating objects that mediate between the spirit world and the world of men.
Description (English)
This facial mask is a striking expression of the aesthetics of the Dan people of the Ivory Coast. The work is distinguished by a powerful spiritual presence, enhanced by a smooth patina that bears witness to its long ritual life. The features, of great formal purity, are giving the mask an expression that is both peaceful and protective. The balance of volumes, between the bulging forehead and the tapered chin, perfectly illustrates the mastery of Dan carvers in creating objects that mediate between the spirit world and the world of men.
Provenance & Services
Collection: This piece is part of a private collection managed with passion and rigor for several decades.
Shipping: The item will be packed with the utmost care and shipped promptly to ensure a worry-free receipt.
Mots-clés / Keywords
African art, Art Africain, Afrikanische Kunst, tribal art, Dan, Mask, Masque, 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 mask - African art - African art
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1970-1980
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