Dimitri André

West and East African Art Auction

Dan (or Yacouba) masks, originating from the west of Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia, are sacred objects. They embody forest spirits called gle or ge. Far from being mere objects of art, they play a major social, political, and spiritual role in maintaining harmony in the village.

Les masques Dan (ou Yacouba), originaires de l'ouest de la Côte d'Ivoire et du Libéria, sont des objets sacrés. Ils incarnent des esprits de la brousse appelés gle ou ge. Loin d'être de simples objets d'art, ils jouent un rôle social, politique et spirituel majeur pour maintenir l'harmonie dans le village.

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Mask - Dan - Africa

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

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Textile Dan mask from Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa, dating to 1940–1950, 36 by 33 cm, associated with the Dan people, sold with stand.

Mask - Dan - Africa

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Textile Dan mask from Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa, dating to 1940–1950, 36 by 33 cm, associated with the Dan people, sold with stand.

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