AFRICAN MAGNIFICENT HINGED JAW BEAK MASK CEREMONIAL WOOD DAN CULTURE ARTIFACT

Description

DAN WOOD CEREMONIAL LARGE MOVABLE JAW BEAK TRADITIONAL ORIGINAL MASK Type of Object: FACE MASK Ethnic Group: DAN Country of Origin: COTE I'VOIRE Materials: WOOD Approximate Age: 80+ yrs Dimensions:14.0" by 6.0" by5.5" Weight: 676.0g;1.5 lbs;23.8 oz Overall Condition: Used, Very Good (eroded and rusted bc of usage)
Dan mask has many variations depending on the functions and uses in the society. This one is called GAGON Dan mask. It has a protruding high dome forehead, slit eyes, a long beak like nose and a long movable/mobile jaw. It is worn for entertainment purposes and is predominantly found in the Northern Dan territory.
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