Dance mask - Dan - Côte d’Ivoire - Dan DeangleMask
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Dan Deangle mask from Côte d’Ivoire, dating 1940–1960, carved wood with a dark patina, 25 cm high, with clear ritual use traces and provenance from an Old Dutch collection.
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Dan Deangle Mask, Côte d’Ivoire / Liberia
Wood with dark patina, height: 25 cm.
Provenance: Old Dutch collection, acquired in the 1980s.
A finely carved Deangle mask of the Dan people, Côte d’Ivoire / Liberia, characterized by its harmonious oval face, high domed forehead, and delicately shaped lips. The eyes are pierced for vision, framed by strongly arched brows, giving the mask a serene yet powerful presence. The smooth contours and well-balanced proportions exemplify the Dan aesthetic of idealized beauty.
The perimeter of the mask is pierced with holes for attachment of fiber or raffia, once completing the ensemble during masquerade performances. The interior shows clear traces of ritual use and handling, with a deep encrusted patina from age and contact, confirming its long ritual life.
In Dan tradition, Deangle masks embody benevolent forest spirits associated with beauty, harmony, and initiation rites. They appear in ceremonies to entertain, instruct, and protect the community, often representing an ideal of feminine grace.
A compelling and authentic example of classic Dan sculpture, notable for its refined features, deep patina, and ritual history.
Condition: Good, authentic condition with surface wear, patina, and minor rim losses consistent with age and use. No structural damage.
Seller's Story
Becker Antiques is one of the most respected and established antique dealers in the Netherlands. Known for excellence in both fine antiques and personalized service, Becker Antiques has earned an international reputation for quality and expertise.
Founded in 1966 by Jan Simon Becker, the gallery is located in Amsterdam’s prestigious Museum Quarter (Oud-Zuid), just minutes from the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the renowned Royal Concert Hall, “Koninklijk Concertgebouw.” Housed in a stunning five-storey mansion built in 1891, Becker Antiques offers a truly memorable setting for discovering art and history.
Our primary specialty lies in ceramics—especially pottery tomb figures from the Han to Ming Dynasties—along with Buddhist sculptures and rare Chinese artworks. We also offer a curated selection of Asian art from Japan and Southeast Asia, including bronze, stone, and wooden sculptures, as well as Qing Dynasty Chinese furniture and other unique finds.
For over 59 years, we have proudly served museums, private collectors, and dealers worldwide, offering not only antiques of the highest caliber but also the knowledge and passion that bring them to life.
Dan Deangle Mask, Côte d’Ivoire / Liberia
Wood with dark patina, height: 25 cm.
Provenance: Old Dutch collection, acquired in the 1980s.
A finely carved Deangle mask of the Dan people, Côte d’Ivoire / Liberia, characterized by its harmonious oval face, high domed forehead, and delicately shaped lips. The eyes are pierced for vision, framed by strongly arched brows, giving the mask a serene yet powerful presence. The smooth contours and well-balanced proportions exemplify the Dan aesthetic of idealized beauty.
The perimeter of the mask is pierced with holes for attachment of fiber or raffia, once completing the ensemble during masquerade performances. The interior shows clear traces of ritual use and handling, with a deep encrusted patina from age and contact, confirming its long ritual life.
In Dan tradition, Deangle masks embody benevolent forest spirits associated with beauty, harmony, and initiation rites. They appear in ceremonies to entertain, instruct, and protect the community, often representing an ideal of feminine grace.
A compelling and authentic example of classic Dan sculpture, notable for its refined features, deep patina, and ritual history.
Condition: Good, authentic condition with surface wear, patina, and minor rim losses consistent with age and use. No structural damage.
Seller's Story
Becker Antiques is one of the most respected and established antique dealers in the Netherlands. Known for excellence in both fine antiques and personalized service, Becker Antiques has earned an international reputation for quality and expertise.
Founded in 1966 by Jan Simon Becker, the gallery is located in Amsterdam’s prestigious Museum Quarter (Oud-Zuid), just minutes from the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the renowned Royal Concert Hall, “Koninklijk Concertgebouw.” Housed in a stunning five-storey mansion built in 1891, Becker Antiques offers a truly memorable setting for discovering art and history.
Our primary specialty lies in ceramics—especially pottery tomb figures from the Han to Ming Dynasties—along with Buddhist sculptures and rare Chinese artworks. We also offer a curated selection of Asian art from Japan and Southeast Asia, including bronze, stone, and wooden sculptures, as well as Qing Dynasty Chinese furniture and other unique finds.
For over 59 years, we have proudly served museums, private collectors, and dealers worldwide, offering not only antiques of the highest caliber but also the knowledge and passion that bring them to life.
Details
Era
After 2000
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Dan
Height
25 cm
Indigenous object name
Deangle mask
Sold with stand
No
Estimated Period
1940-1960
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Dan DeangleMask
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