Mask - Dan - Côte d’Ivoire
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Dan Deangle mask from Côte d’Ivoire/Liberia, carved hardwood with textile backing and cowries, featuring functional wooden bells, 37 cm high and about 30 cm wide, weighing 900 g, provenance from a private French collection and dating to the mid to late 20th century for the Dan (Yacouba) people.
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Masque Dan Deangle - Ivory Coast / Liberia - Wood, cowries, textile - Functional bells
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DAN DEANGLE AFRICAN MASK
Origin: Ivory Coast / Liberia (border region)
People: Dan (Yacouba)
Estimated period: mid / second half of the 20th century
DIMENSIONS
- Total height: 37 cm
- Width: ~30 cm
- Depth: ~10 cm
MATERIALS
- Face carved in hard wood, deep dark patina
- Woven textile headdress in red and brown, hand-sewn
- Decoration of cowries (shells) arranged in rosettes and borders
- Two hollow wooden spheres forming functional bells
(seeds/pebbles inside, sound audible when moved)
STYLISTIC FEATURES
- Oval face with refined and idealized features
- Domed forehead, straight nasal bridge
- Round pierced eyes (Deangle type - “pacifier” female mask)
- Partially open mouth with full lips
- Old patina of use, natural wood shine
CONDITION
- Good condition, natural wear consistent with age and ceremonial use
- Even and antique patina
- Original seams intact
- All cowries present
- Functional bells
PROVENANCE
Private purchase in France.
No modern restoration, no industrial varnish.
TRADITIONAL FUNCTION
The Deangle mask embodies the idealized feminine beauty among the Dan. Used during initiation ceremonies (Poro camps), it played a pacifying and educational role. The bells announced her arrival and set the rhythm of the ritual dance.
Decorative and collectible piece, ideal for a connoisseur of African art.
"Possible shipping from May 15"
Masque Dan Deangle - Ivory Coast / Liberia - Wood, cowries, textile - Functional bells
Full Description
DAN DEANGLE AFRICAN MASK
Origin: Ivory Coast / Liberia (border region)
People: Dan (Yacouba)
Estimated period: mid / second half of the 20th century
DIMENSIONS
- Total height: 37 cm
- Width: ~30 cm
- Depth: ~10 cm
MATERIALS
- Face carved in hard wood, deep dark patina
- Woven textile headdress in red and brown, hand-sewn
- Decoration of cowries (shells) arranged in rosettes and borders
- Two hollow wooden spheres forming functional bells
(seeds/pebbles inside, sound audible when moved)
STYLISTIC FEATURES
- Oval face with refined and idealized features
- Domed forehead, straight nasal bridge
- Round pierced eyes (Deangle type - “pacifier” female mask)
- Partially open mouth with full lips
- Old patina of use, natural wood shine
CONDITION
- Good condition, natural wear consistent with age and ceremonial use
- Even and antique patina
- Original seams intact
- All cowries present
- Functional bells
PROVENANCE
Private purchase in France.
No modern restoration, no industrial varnish.
TRADITIONAL FUNCTION
The Deangle mask embodies the idealized feminine beauty among the Dan. Used during initiation ceremonies (Poro camps), it played a pacifying and educational role. The bells announced her arrival and set the rhythm of the ritual dance.
Decorative and collectible piece, ideal for a connoisseur of African art.
"Possible shipping from May 15"
Details
Era
1900-2000
Textile type
Cotton
Wood type
Iroko
Number of objects
1
Material
Shell, Textile, Wood
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Dan
Height
37 cm
Width
28 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
900 g
Estimated period
1980-200
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