African mask antiques, large African mask Dan Zapkei or Gunye ge mask-34/19.5 CM. Among the most emblematic African masks, this sculpture stood out among the eleven types of dan masks (Fisher and Himmelheber) thanks to its circularly hollowed out eyes to allow better vision. These masks called gunye ge “racing masks”, with an oval face and a slightly concave center, were produced among the northern Dan and intended to participate in racing events. The zapkei intervene in order to prevent the spread of domestic fires during the dry seasons. Armed with a wand, they threaten reckless women and confiscate an object as a fine. Some of these masksgo ge, provided with a particularly sophisticated braided headdress, were only used exceptionally. SIZE OF THE MASK. An original patina covers the item. AFRICAN Vintage Hand Carved Antique Toma mask Hand Carved African Mask -1980. Wood Hand Carved Wall Hanging Art African art mask Lega Lukwakongo mask -3614. African Face Mask African Large butterfly mask BOBO, BWA Burkina Faso-3331. Puno masks represent idealized female ancestors faces African Tribal Face-3991. 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