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.