Mémoire d’Afrique — Ref. 148

Dan passport mask — Dan, Côte d’Ivoire — African tribal art — Ref. 148

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Description

Dan passport mask, Côte d’Ivoire, in wood, with youthful features evoking purity or initiation. This mask embodies a protective spirit and symbolises cultural identity, used during ceremonies to reinforce spiritual and social connection.

Technical details

Type of piece
Masque
Category
Masks
Ethnic group
Dan
Country
Côte d’Ivoire
Materials
wood
Dimensions
H 18 × W 5 × D 10 cm
Weight
0,11 kg
Estimated dating
second half 20th c.
Laboratory test
Not tested
Reference
148