Description: The Dan, historically a warrior people, are thought to have been in the Ivory Coast area for perhaps two thousand years, though the evidence for this is scant. Dan masks are fairly uniform in style, and most often are found in two sizes: large face masks used for dances and festivals, and tiny "passport" masks kept as personal talismans. This beautifully carved mask is adorned with raffia, real animal horns, mirrors, raffia, real animal and teeth. Comes with the custom wood base and metal frame. The Dan also produce fine, figural "hospitality" spoons, and elaborate wooden "mancala" games, a popular pastime throughout much of West Africa. Though somewhat unexpected, the Dan produce very little in the way of formal statuary, and the few statues that exist are usually female and thought to represent "favorite" wives. Utilitarian objects are either rare, or not distinct enough to attribute. Measures: 8 1/2" by 5 1/2"Materials: bronze
Price: 159 USD
Location: Bronxville, New York
End Time: 2024-12-09T20:56:39.000Z
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Region of Origin: Africa
Time Period Produced: Unknown
Type: mask
Subject: Africa
