Mask. Dan. 25 cm H. ends 19 - early 20th century - Figur - Dan - Elfenbenskysten
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Beskrivelse
Dan-maske fra Elfenbenskysten, træ, 25 cm høj, god stand, dateret seneste halvdel af 1800-tallet til begyndelsen af 1900-tallet, provenance: privat samling, Frankrig. Klik på den blå "gå til varen" knap, for at købe eller byde på denne vare. Den samlede pris vil blive vist inden du afgiver dit bud.
Mask
Dan, Ivory Coast, ends 19 - early 20th century
Wood
25 cm height
Good Contidion.
Provenance: Private collection, France, with old number.
Nice Patina.
The masks of the Dan ethnic group are among the most remarkable artistic expressions in West Africa. The Dan people live primarily in Ivory Coast and Liberia, where masks play a central role in social, spiritual, and cultural life. For the Dan, masks are not simply decorative objects; they are living embodiments of spirits that interact with the community. Each mask represents a specific spirit, known as a “gle,” which communicates moral values, social rules, and spiritual
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