Dance mask - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire
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Dance mask from the Dan people of Côte d'Ivoire, carved from wood with a height of 225 mm without the beard and 500 mm with the beard, 135 mm wide and 75 mm deep, in good condition and with no stand.
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Ivory Coast
Dan
Wood
Height: 225mm without beard - 500mm with beard
Width: 135mm
Depth: 75mm
African Dan dance mask from Ivory Coast in wood.
All Dan masks are sacred; they do not represent spirits, they are the spirits.
This type of mask is characteristic of the art of the Dan people (who live mainly in Ivory Coast and Liberia).
In Dan culture, masks are not simple decorative objects nor theatrical disguises: they are considered receptacles of forest spirits (du) that wish to interact with the human world and participate in the life of the community.
According to its specific form – here a mask with stretched and split eyes, sometimes described as a female mask or Deangle / Tankagle type – it fulfilled several major social and spiritual functions:
Initiation and education: These oval, gentle, serene-faced masks frequently appeared during initiation rituals in jungle camps. The mask bearer acted as an intermediary, came to supply the initiates with food from the village women, and imparted moral teachings to them.
Entertainment and social cohesion: Unlike the more aggressive justice masks (with round or tubular eyes), this type of mask often took part in public festivities. Through graceful dances, songs, and poems, it entertained the villagers, blessed the community, and strengthened social bonds.
Mediation and protection: The spirit embodied by the mask watched over the village. Outside of ceremonies, the inner face, with its patina of use and its perforations for attaching the headdress or the costume) sometimes received offerings and libations to activate and honor its protective spiritual power.
Colis are sent from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number. `
Delivery between 1 to 3 days in France with Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and around the world with Colissimo international.
We speak english
Mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
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: 225mm without beard - 500mm with beard
Width: 135mm
Depth: 75mm
African Dan dance mask from Ivory Coast in wood.
All Dan masks are sacred; they do not represent spirits, they are the spirits.
This type of mask is characteristic of the art of the Dan people (who live mainly in Ivory Coast and Liberia).
In Dan culture, masks are not simple decorative objects nor theatrical disguises: they are considered receptacles of forest spirits (du) that wish to interact with the human world and participate in the life of the community.
According to its specific form – here a mask with stretched and split eyes, sometimes described as a female mask or Deangle / Tankagle type – it fulfilled several major social and spiritual functions:
Initiation and education: These oval, gentle, serene-faced masks frequently appeared during initiation rituals in jungle camps. The mask bearer acted as an intermediary, came to supply the initiates with food from the village women, and imparted moral teachings to them.
Entertainment and social cohesion: Unlike the more aggressive justice masks (with round or tubular eyes), this type of mask often took part in public festivities. Through graceful dances, songs, and poems, it entertained the villagers, blessed the community, and strengthened social bonds.
Mediation and protection: The spirit embodied by the mask watched over the village. Outside of ceremonies, the inner face, with its patina of use and its perforations for attaching the headdress or the costume) sometimes received offerings and libations to activate and honor its protective spiritual power.
Colis are sent from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number. `
Delivery between 1 to 3 days in France with Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and around the world with Colissimo international.
We speak english
Mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
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 / cordalette
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
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