Africa, Ivory Coast/liberia, First Half Of The 20th Century, "gunyeya"-type Dan Mask.

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Africa, Ivory Coast/liberia, First Half Of The 20th Century, "gunyeya"-type Dan Mask.

Africa, Ivory Coast/Liberia, First half of the 20thcentury,ancient Dan wooden mask.
It has a very distinctive shape, with circular eyes, avery prominent forehead, a long nose, thick lips, and a tiny chin.
Mounted on a base, this“gunyeya”-type mask was used duringrunning competitions organized to train men to run and fight.
A rare piece due to its shape, it has a beautiful patina.
Dimensions: Height 19.8 (mask only) or 31.5 with base; Depth 13; Width 11.5 (cm).
Good condition, with signs of age (wear and/or past damage) that do not affect the piece’s aesthetic appeal.
The scale reference in the last photograph is a small model of a lighter from a well-known brand.
We take special care with our packaging by using optimal protective materials.
Shipping includes insurance. Shipping rates: Metropolitan France: 22 euros; European Union countries and Switzerland: 35 euros; Eastern European and Maghreb countries: 45 euros; United States, Australia, Asia, and the rest of the world: 95 euros.
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