Mask - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)
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Dan mask from Côte d'Ivoire, carved in wood, 50 cm high and 36 cm wide, dating to the late 20th century, in excellent condition, not sold with a stand.
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Description from the seller
This type of mask belongs to the Koma family, whose function is to detect or eliminate any form of witchcraft: the Koma Ba (female mask) attracts harmful beings, while the Koma Su (male mask) destroys them. The hairstyle of this mask suggests that it is female. When a Koma Ba mask has a crusty patina (which is not the case here), it indicates that it has received offerings.
The mask is supposed to contain magical substances that protect its wearer, who, let us remember, must call upon evil forces and beings.
Condition: perfect, with no signs of wear or damage.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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This type of mask belongs to the Koma family, whose function is to detect or eliminate any form of witchcraft: the Koma Ba (female mask) attracts harmful beings, while the Koma Su (male mask) destroys them. The hairstyle of this mask suggests that it is female. When a Koma Ba mask has a crusty patina (which is not the case here), it indicates that it has received offerings.
The mask is supposed to contain magical substances that protect its wearer, who, let us remember, must call upon evil forces and beings.
Condition: perfect, with no signs of wear or damage.
Seller's Story
Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Dan
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
50 cm
Width
36 cm
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