Dance mask - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire
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Dance mask of the Dan people from Côte d'Ivoire, carved in wood, in good condition.
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Ivory Coast
Dan
Wood
Height: 215 mm
Width: 135 mm
Depth: 70 mm
African Dan dance mask from Ivory Coast in wood.
All Dan masks are sacred; they do not represent spirits, they are the spirits.
The masks of the Dan people, in western Ivory Coast and Liberia, were not mere decorative objects. For the Dan, the mask truly embodied a forest spirit ("ge" or "gle") that came to participate in village life. The mask bearer symbolically ceased to be an ordinary man to become that spirit.
Their main functions were:
Maintaining social order: some masks intervened to settle conflicts, enforce village rules, or exercise a form of spiritual authority.
Initiation rites: several masks appeared during the transition of young boys to adulthood within initiation societies.
Funerary and religious ceremonies: they accompanied the dead, honored ancestors, and served as mediators with the invisible world.
Teaching and transmission of traditions: some masks played an educational role by recalling the history, values, and rules of the community.
Entertainment and celebrations: other masks participated in dances, races, or public performances intended to entertain the population.
Among the most famous is the Deangle mask, recognizable by its feminine face with harmonious features. It often symbolizes beauty, peace, and the community’s moral ideal.
Dan masks are today considered among the pinnacles of traditional African art and are held in the collections of the world’s greatest museums.
Packages are shipped Monday through Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery between 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery in the rest of Europe and worldwide via Colissimo International.
We speak English
Mask African art African mask art arte of African masks arte delle maschere africane
statue African art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Arte de estatues africanas
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateIvory Coast
Dan
Wood
Height: 215 mm
Width: 135 mm
Depth: 70 mm
African Dan dance mask from Ivory Coast in wood.
All Dan masks are sacred; they do not represent spirits, they are the spirits.
The masks of the Dan people, in western Ivory Coast and Liberia, were not mere decorative objects. For the Dan, the mask truly embodied a forest spirit ("ge" or "gle") that came to participate in village life. The mask bearer symbolically ceased to be an ordinary man to become that spirit.
Their main functions were:
Maintaining social order: some masks intervened to settle conflicts, enforce village rules, or exercise a form of spiritual authority.
Initiation rites: several masks appeared during the transition of young boys to adulthood within initiation societies.
Funerary and religious ceremonies: they accompanied the dead, honored ancestors, and served as mediators with the invisible world.
Teaching and transmission of traditions: some masks played an educational role by recalling the history, values, and rules of the community.
Entertainment and celebrations: other masks participated in dances, races, or public performances intended to entertain the population.
Among the most famous is the Deangle mask, recognizable by its feminine face with harmonious features. It often symbolizes beauty, peace, and the community’s moral ideal.
Dan masks are today considered among the pinnacles of traditional African art and are held in the collections of the world’s greatest museums.
Packages are shipped Monday through Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery between 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery in the rest of Europe and worldwide via Colissimo International.
We speak English
Mask African art African mask art arte of African masks arte delle maschere africane
statue African art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Arte de estatues africanas
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Dance mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Dan
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
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