Description:
Dan mask serves as a storyteller of the Dan people's legacy from West Africa, notably from regions straddling the Ivory Coast and Liberia. The Dan people, renowned for their artistic excellence, translate their profound connection with the spirit world into these carved visages, which are as much a part of their social fabric as they are of their sacred rituals.
These masks, crafted with reverence from native woods, are the embodiment of the invisible forces of the forest, brought forth by the skilled hands of Dan carvers. Each mask is infused with a spirit, known as 'Gle,' and comes to life in vibrant masquerade performances that weave the spiritual with the communal.
In Dan society, these masks are not mere artifacts; they are integral to the governance of both political and religious life. They narrate tales of humanity, nature, and the cosmos, through dances and mimes. From the 'Deangle,' known for its gentle demeanor, to the 'Bugle,' symbolizing the fierceness of warriors, every mask is a chapter in the grand story of the Dan people.
- comes without base -
Dimensions:
22 & 20 cm high / 17 & 16 cm large