April 23, 2024
$265 African Art Dan Tribal Mask Cote d' Ivoire NR
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Origin: Ivory Coast Tribe: Dan Medium: Wood, Fabric , Cowrie shells Full Size Aprx.: Height 10.5" x 8" Weight Aprx.: 1 LB. Piece Number: 34297 Stand is not included!!!!!! Dan masks are unique and only carved by initiated members of the male Poro society. The mask served to protect the young initiate against destructive or evil forces from the time of initiation. Before the actual carving process the adult male cleanse himself, then sets off to the forest to find a suitable piece of wood. When he reaches the initiation camp, he commences with the carving. On completion of the mask, he carefully plans the song, music and dance, which are to accompany the initiation ceremony. After the initiation ceremony the young man heads off home and is now ready to enter into serious relationship with the young women of marital age that will eventually lead to marriage. The mask will remain in the family and community for years, and will eventually be passed down through the generations. ©
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