Dan mask - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire

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Dan mask, a wooden mask from Costa de Marfil, of the Dan people, provenance Private collection, dating to the late 20th century, 27 cm high.

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This mask is a Deangle, which, because it has round eyes, is called a Nayngle. The three parallel scars on the cheeks denote the aristocracy of the northern Dan.

Provenance: Private collection
Argiles collection, Barcelona

This mask is a Deangle, which, because it has round eyes, is called a Nayngle. The three parallel scars on the cheeks denote the aristocracy of the northern Dan.

Provenance: Private collection
Argiles collection, Barcelona

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Dan
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Dan mask
Height
27 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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