Fire mask - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire

Egg-shaped Dan mask worn during dances performed to protect the village from fires. These masks are recognizable by the red fabric applied to all or part of their surface.
Note that this remarkable mask also incorporates other materials and shows fairly pronounced wear, indicating ritual use.
! Base included !

Collected in the 1980s

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