Dan Deangle mask
Masks and spirits in Dan culture
The African masks of the Dan, in Ivory Coast, are very famous among the arts of Africa. They are recognizable by their slightly convex ovoid shape from which mouth and nose project, as well as by their domed forehead. The patina, as seen here, is quite often lustrous and dark. The eyes, finally, are here perfectly circular and gaping. The look is reinforced by a metal ring around the edge of each. Teeth were also stuck between the lips.
A rather rare element, here we are also in the presence of the fabric headdress which hides the wearer. Generally these accessories were removed by settlers and collectors but this is not the case here. The piece is intact and complete. The inner face of the mask bears traces of portage.
Traditional Dan masks are divided into several groups according to their use and style. Deangle, Tankagle, Kagle, Bugle, Gunyege, Zakpaï, Gagon,...
All of them are related to the spirits of the bush. The mask shown here is of the Deangle type, it is a racing mask that embodied the spirit of Dü.
Support is included with the mask.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 110 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, accessories
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Excellent
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Masks and spirits in Dan culture
The African masks of the Dan, in Ivory Coast, are very famous among the arts of Africa. They are recognizable by their slightly convex ovoid shape from which mouth and nose project, as well as by their domed forehead. The patina, as seen here, is quite often lustrous and dark. The eyes, finally, are here perfectly circular and gaping. The look is reinforced by a metal ring around the edge of each. Teeth were also stuck between the lips.
A rather rare element, here we are also in the presence of the fabric headdress which hides the wearer. Generally these accessories were removed by settlers and collectors but this is not the case here. The piece is intact and complete. The inner face of the mask bears traces of portage.
Traditional Dan masks are divided into several groups according to their use and style. Deangle, Tankagle, Kagle, Bugle, Gunyege, Zakpaï, Gagon,...
All of them are related to the spirits of the bush. The mask shown here is of the Deangle type, it is a racing mask that embodied the spirit of Dü.
Support is included with the mask.