Dan Artist
Late 19th-early 20th century
Bird Mask
Ivory Coast
Wood, animal skin
Ivory Coast
Wood, animal skin
Height: 10 inches (25.4 cm)
Further images
This type of Dan mask was danced as a wisdom mask and is dominated by a beak with the addition of animal skin. Most likely representing a spirit of a...
This type of Dan mask was danced as a wisdom mask and is dominated by a beak with the addition of animal skin. Most likely representing a spirit of a forest bird, this mask was used as protection for the community and to communicate the messages of the bush spirits to the villagers.
Provenance
Ex Pace PrimitiveSubscribe to our mailing list to receive updates from the gallery
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