African mask antiques, large African mask Dan Mask, Dan Mask, First Africa-63.5/38 CM. The Dan, or more precisely the Danwopeumin “those who speak Dan” are a West African people living mainly in the center-west of Côte d’Ivoire, near the cities of Man, Danané, Biankouma, Zouan – Hounien, Sipilou. This mask named (gunyega) is a male mask which differs from the female mask (deangle) by its eyes which are round and perforated. It intervenes during foot races between young initiated people. SIZE OF THE MASK. An original patina covers the item. Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Tribal African Art Elephant Mask-2818. Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Tribal Sun (Soleil) Mask – Bwa People, Burkina -2171. African Tribal Face Mask Wood Hand Carved Wall Hanging Art Dan Deangle Mask-3736. Songye Wooden Kifwebe, Vintage Hand Carved Wooden Tribal African Art Face 1469. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\African\1900-Now\Masks”. The seller is “naga_4823″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
- Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Liberia
- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Culture: African
