Dan Mask (IV-Dan-0027)

Description

These are the masks of the Dan ethnic group who are located in the Ivory Coast. The Dan people refer to their masks as gle or ge, alluding to the mask itself as well as to the spirits believed to have embodied the masks during masquerade performances. They view masks as the most important art form.

Mask Information

Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture………………………… Dan
Function……………………….. Masquerade & Healing
Dimensions……………………. 33 x 18 x 15cm