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"Dan Mask Ivory Coast, " Wood, Hair, & Mud created in African in c. 1940

c.1940

$6,750
£5,126.79
€5,923.14
CA$9,460.37
A$10,587.93
CHF 5,526.09
MX$129,118.19
NOK 70,726.39
SEK 66,951.59
DKK 44,203.59
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About the Item

"Dan Mask Ivory Coast" is a mask sculpted out of wood with hair and mud. Slit eyes and an opened mouth with a heart shaped face. 6" x 9" x 2" Dan sculptors mainly produce masks which deal with virtually every element in Dan society, including education, competition, war, peace, social regulation, and of course, entertainment. They also produce stylized wooden spoons and intricate game boards used for mancala, a common game of "count and capture
  • Creation Year:
    c.1940
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 133d1stDibs: LU60535002451

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