Description:

West Africa, Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask known as a "gle" or "ge" used during ceremonial dances by the Dan peoples. The ovoid vizard features a pair of slender eyes beneath tall brows, a prominent nose, and metal teeth inserted into the gum line. The periphery is lined with several perforations for attaching to the wearer's head or a larger costume. Size: 2.875" L x 5.375" W x 9.125" H (7.3 cm x 13.7 cm x 23.2 cm); 12.5" H (31.8 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection

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#188457

  • Condition: Minor abrasions, with cleanable tarnishing to teeth, otherwise intact and very good. Nice preservation to facial features.

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