Mask - Sierra Leone (No Reserve Price)
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Masque chanteur, Dan, Sierra Leone, wood, 47 cm high by 38 cm wide.
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Masque Chanteur - Dan / Yacouba - Côte d'Ivoire
Among the Dan, masks are the spirits of the bush and not their representatives.
Very numerous in their diversity, the Dan masks are called Guégo, 'mask head'.
The general term Gle (Gleu in the southwest) refers to the entire character.
Glé embodies the spiritual force that dwells in the forest and wishes to participate in the life of the village.
The mask bearer and its owner enjoy a very high status within the village hierarchy.
Their appearance, during masked festivals, resolves conflicts that could not be settled by the village chief.
Those who do not respect masks commit a serious crime against their society and their religion.
The Dan masks are highly hierarchical during ceremonies: some appear only to entertain the audience, while others are silent or endowed with speech.
The majority speak and sing, their voices capable of manifesting through music.
The details of a classification approach established by JB Bacquart are available here.
Regarding the singer masks, they are considered to be feminine and elegant spirits. They will animate the festivities by singing the praises of the organizers, the cooks, and the guests.
Just like the griot mask that accompanies the sacred mask, the singer mask is a true historian who knows how to evoke the great deeds of the ancestors.
He is often invited to celebrations and funerals, and he may decide on his own to go greet a notable personality. In fact, he receives many gifts or money.
Masque Chanteur - Dan / Yacouba - Côte d'Ivoire
Among the Dan, masks are the spirits of the bush and not their representatives.
Very numerous in their diversity, the Dan masks are called Guégo, 'mask head'.
The general term Gle (Gleu in the southwest) refers to the entire character.
Glé embodies the spiritual force that dwells in the forest and wishes to participate in the life of the village.
The mask bearer and its owner enjoy a very high status within the village hierarchy.
Their appearance, during masked festivals, resolves conflicts that could not be settled by the village chief.
Those who do not respect masks commit a serious crime against their society and their religion.
The Dan masks are highly hierarchical during ceremonies: some appear only to entertain the audience, while others are silent or endowed with speech.
The majority speak and sing, their voices capable of manifesting through music.
The details of a classification approach established by JB Bacquart are available here.
Regarding the singer masks, they are considered to be feminine and elegant spirits. They will animate the festivities by singing the praises of the organizers, the cooks, and the guests.
Just like the griot mask that accompanies the sacred mask, the singer mask is a true historian who knows how to evoke the great deeds of the ancestors.
He is often invited to celebrations and funerals, and he may decide on his own to go greet a notable personality. In fact, he receives many gifts or money.
Details
Era
After 2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Sierra Leone
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
47 cm
Width
38 cm
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