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Dan mask African Tribal Face Mask Wood Hand Carved Wall Hanging
$ 52.79
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Description
Dan mask African Tribal Face Mask Wood Hand Carved Wall Hanging 20th Century.Measurement: 11.50" by 7.00". Weight: 345 grams.
Material: Wood and Raphia.
Country: Cote D'Ivoire.
Dan masks are sacred objects.
They are used for protection and as a channel to communicated with the spirit world.
Dan masks are carved in wood and stained with a brown dye.
When a dancer wears a Dan mask he becomes the spirit of that mask.
A masked dancer will speak in the language of the spirits and his words are interpreted by a wise man.
This mask's center of the face is concave that offers fine feature. The projection of the lips animates the face. An elaborately braided hairstyle trims the contours.
Fine aged and encrusted medium brown patina.
Pierced at the perimeter for attachment.
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