Dan Dance Mask - Ivory Coast

Magnificent old DAN dance mask from Côte d'Ivoire with lacquered patina height 22cm plus iron base (delivered with) The Dan people live mainly in the mountainous west of Côte d'Ivoire, and in the hinterland of Liberia. He is renowned for his art, and more particularly for masks. Dan masks are made to capture the spirits with their energy, during ceremonies during which acrobatic dances are performed. The mask that I present to you with a slightly rounded forehead, luscious lips and slightly protruding cheekbones still has its original braided fiber cap A remarkably deep lacquered patina gives a shine caused by long and old use and which gives all its nobility to this wonderful female face A deep gaze filled with wisdom due to the great exteriority of a great master sculptor the edges are pierced with rectangular holes beautiful collector's item free shipping worldwide