Dan Protection Mask (LIB-DAN-003)
AU $2,800.00 AU $2,100.00
Stunning Dan mask that features a large headdress of chicken feathers; an accessory commonly used in fetish ceremonies.
Country of Origin…………………. Liberia
Ethnic Group………………………. Dan
Type…………………………………….. Dan Protection Mask
Function………………………………. Peace and Protection
Dimensions (L x W x H)………… 45 x 45 x 35cm
1 in stock
Description
The Dan people believe that the Du spirits of the wild manifest themselves in masks, in order to guide and sustain. These masks incarnate female beauty, worn by dancers with gliding steps and graceful movements. She entertains and instructs the village in peaceful pursuits, regulating disagreements and protecting children.
Additional information
Weight | 7 kg |
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Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
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