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Place of Origin: Ivorian
Dan Gagon, Dance Mask, Ivory Coast, Africa
Dan Gagon, Dance Mask, Ivory Coast, Africa

Dan Gagon, Dance Mask, Ivory Coast, Africa

Located in Stockholm, SE

An african Dan Gabon dance mask. Ivory Coast. Wood, fur and metal. Good condition. Signs of wear. Visible marks.

Category

20th Century Ivorian Masks

Materials

Fur, Wood

Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large
Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large

Ancestral Dan Mask 'Deangle' with Cowrie Shells Large

Located in Torquay, GB

Large sized Dan Mask ('Deangle', 'Dan Gle') from Côte d’Ivoire W.Affrica, circa early 20th century. To the Dan people, the 'Deangle' embodies the spirit of an individual ancestor d...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ivorian Masks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950

Located in NICE, FR

This very elegant Dan mask is well-proportioned with a long protruding mouth from Ivory Coast, Africa. It dates back to the 1950s. The base is included in the price. Dan masks have...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ivorian Masks

Materials

Wood

Three-Faced Tribal Mask – We (Guéré) / Dan, Ivory Coast – circa 1940–1960
Three-Faced Tribal Mask – We (Guéré) / Dan, Ivory Coast – circa 1940–1960

Three-Faced Tribal Mask – We (Guéré) / Dan, Ivory Coast – circa 1940–1960

Located in PARIS, FR

Old We (Guéré) / Dan mask with three fused faces, symbolizing clairvoyance and spiritual vigilance. Carved from dense fine-grained hardwood, it displays a dry, deep brown patina with...

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Ivorian Masks

Materials

Wood

Dan-Guéré Mask, fist half of the XXth century
Dan-Guéré Mask, fist half of the XXth century

Dan-Guéré Mask, fist half of the XXth century

Located in Paris, FR

The Dan, a sub-tribe of the Dan-Nguere, inhabit eastern Liberia, Guinea Conakry, and Côte d'Ivoire. Their social and spiritual structure is based on the secret society Poro, which me...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Ivorian Masks

Materials

Bronze

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s
African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s

Located in Salzburg, AT

African Dan Yakuba Guard Mask Small Shells and Bells from the Ivory Coast 1970s Female wooden mask with rich decoration of textile elements, small shells and ceramic beads. The mouth...

Category

1970s Tribal Vintage Ivorian Masks

Materials

Iron

Kpélié Mask, Sénoufo population, Ivory Coast, 1950
Kpélié Mask, Sénoufo population, Ivory Coast, 1950

Kpélié Mask, Sénoufo population, Ivory Coast, 1950

Located in Paris, FR

The Senoufo people inhabit areas spanning southern Mali, southern Burkina Faso, and northern Côte d'Ivoire. They are organized around the poro, a male initiation system where young boys learn their social and religious roles in sacred woods, away from the village. Initiation ceremonies can last up to twenty-one years, and ritual objects are carved by specialized artisans. The Kpélié mask...

Category

1950s Folk Art Vintage Ivorian Masks

Materials

Wood

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950
Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa, 1950

Located in Buffalo, NY

Dan Mask from Ivory Coast, Africa,, MID 20TH CENTURY.. gREAT COLOR / PATINA..

Category

1950s Tribal Vintage Ivorian Masks

Materials

Wood

African Baule Ivory Coast Folk Art Wood Carved Aries Fertility Ram Mask
African Baule Ivory Coast Folk Art Wood Carved Aries Fertility Ram Mask

African Baule Ivory Coast Folk Art Wood Carved Aries Fertility Ram Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful hand carved wood zoomorphic Aries ram mask made by the Baule tribes people of the Ivory Coast. These mask symbolize strength, power/male aggression, and fertility and ar...

Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Ivorian Masks

Materials

Metal

West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s
West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s

West Africa Senufo Cast Bronze Mask Kpelie, Circa 1950s

Located in Torquay, GB

Ancestral Senufo cast bronze face mask (Kpelie) from Côte d'Ivoire West Africa. Made using the lost wax technique. Traditionally, the 'Kpelie' is an ancestral mask worn during funeral rites, initiation ceremonies, weddings and births. The function of the mask is determined by the crest at the top of it's head and the subtle scarification markings it carries. The female mask will normally have a plug on it's mouth with the male masks having an open mouth and longer protruding jaw. It is believed that the mask itself embodies the spirit of the dead, hence the name 'Dead Face' The delicate attributes of this mask is a fine example of the excellent artistry of the Senufos. This is a male Senufo Mask...

Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Ivorian Masks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax
African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax

African Futurist Gold Mask Created by Bomber Bax

Located in Milano, IT

Single African mask created by artist Bomber Bax. The mask dates back to the early 1900s and was subsequently processed and painted in late 2022 by the artist. The artist used spec...

Category

Early 1900s Tribal Antique Ivorian Masks

Materials

Wood

Baule Painted Ram Mask
Baule Painted Ram Mask

Baule Painted Ram Mask

Located in Chicago, IL

The Baule people of the Ivory Coast used ram masks in secular, public performances. Realistically carved, and wonderfully decorated, they were designed to draw attention and enhance ...

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Mid-20th Century Tribal Ivorian Masks

Materials

Wood

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African Grebo Carved Wood Mask

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Guere African Wood Mask with Movable Jaw, Early 20th Century

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