Dimitri André

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An excellent and ancient Dan running mask. It was used in Sagwe dances to protect the village from fire. The red fabric, probably taken from a military jacket, was sometimes replaced by a red indigenous paint made from kola and chicken blood. The articulated jaw was covered with monkey fur, giving it a very fierce appearance. Interesting are the small wooden sticks used in place of nails. Very good patina from long use. Height: 26 cm.

Excelente y antigua máscara Dan de corredor. Se utilizaba en las danzas de Sagwe para proteger al poblado del fuego. La tela roja, procedente probablemente de una casaca militar, a veces era substituida por una pintura indígena roja a base de Kola y sangre de pollo. La mandíbula articulada iba recubierta de pelo de simio, lo que le daba un aspecto muy feroz. Interesante los pequeños bastoncitos de madera utilizados en lugar de clavos. Muy buena pátina de uso prolongado. Altura: 26 cm.

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Dan - Côte d'Ivoire

Early 20th century - Wood - Fair condition

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Dan running mask from Ivory Coast, early 20th century, 26 cm high, carved wood with an articulated jaw covered in simian hair, red fabric likely from a military jacket, used in Sagwe dances to protect the village from fire, from a private collection and authentic/original with no stand.

Dan - Côte d'Ivoire

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Dan running mask from Ivory Coast, early 20th century, 26 cm high, carved wood with an articulated jaw covered in simian hair, red fabric likely from a military jacket, used in Sagwe dances to protect the village from fire, from a private collection and authentic/original with no stand.

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