Dance mask - Dan - Côte d’Ivoire
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Description from the seller
A small wooden mask with beautiful patina. The forehead is slightly bulbous and large with arching eyelids above the pierced elongated eye holes. The nose is slightly snub shaped and has flaring nostrils. The mouth is small and has fleshy lips. Mounted on a custom made stand.
The name “passport” for these masks comes from the fact that they were used for identification purposes during rituals. They are miniature copies of larger masks that are kept by the family, and enable the person carrying or wearing it as an amulet, to have a spiritual connection embodied in the parent mask. They are used to invoke benevolent spirits during the meetings of various secret societies, and they demand offerings, usually in the form of a libation.
Provenance: Private Collection, France
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
Translated by Google TranslateA small wooden mask with beautiful patina. The forehead is slightly bulbous and large with arching eyelids above the pierced elongated eye holes. The nose is slightly snub shaped and has flaring nostrils. The mouth is small and has fleshy lips. Mounted on a custom made stand.
The name “passport” for these masks comes from the fact that they were used for identification purposes during rituals. They are miniature copies of larger masks that are kept by the family, and enable the person carrying or wearing it as an amulet, to have a spiritual connection embodied in the parent mask. They are used to invoke benevolent spirits during the meetings of various secret societies, and they demand offerings, usually in the form of a libation.
Provenance: Private Collection, France
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Dan
Height
10 cm
Width
6 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1900-1910
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