Lot 105
West Africa, Liberia or Cote d'Ivoire, Dan peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A large carved wood mask from the Dan peoples of Western Africa. Its visage is characteristically concave, with a high-domed forehead, slit eyes painted in white, a broad nose, parted full lips, and a rounded chin. This example also presents a perforation along the top for mounting as well as two lateral holes for suspension and wearing. The Dan people, who live in Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire, produce masks for nearly every element or occasion of their society, including education, war, peace, and entertainment. In Mande, the Dan language, masks are referred to as "gle" or "ge", which is also the term for the supernatural beings who live outside the village and who can inhabit the masks during ritual practice. A wonderful Dan mask, one of the most important forms of visual culture created by the Dan peoples with an attractive patina that has developed over the years. Size: 7" W x 11.75" H (17.8 cm x 29.8 cm).
Provenance: private Healy collection, Studio City, California, USA, acquired over the last twenty years
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- Condition: Age-commensurate surface wear and cracks, light abrasions to hairline, nose, lips, and peripheries, fading to white-colored details around eyes, otherwise excellent with wonderful patina.
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