An African wood carved mask, no locality specified, possibly a Dan mask from Liberia. Carved from a single piece of heavy wood. Depicting a face with a protruding mouth with bared teeth. The mask has a mohawk and a flared beard. With remnants of black…
A Dan passport mask, ivory coast, carved from a single piece of light wood. The Dan people also carried small masks called 'Passport' masks. They are miniature copies of family masks, worn on the hands, arms, or the smalls of people's backs for protection…
A Dan mask Libera, hollowed form with pointed chin below an open mouth. Circular pierced disc eyes and with piercings to the chin. Tightly woven coiffure, 20 x 13 cm
A Dan mask, Libera. Carved from wood, this mask has an oval shaped face with a pointed chin. The mask has pouting lips and thin slits for eyes. Around the edges of the mask are circular holes. The wood has a rich dark patina. Height 55 cm, width 40 cm,…
A Dan mask, Liberia. Carved from wood the mask is a large oval shape with a high brow and pointed chin. The mask has pouting lips and small circular eyes. Around the eyes is a red textile applique that is nailed to the mask form. Length 23.5 cm, width 11…
Old Baule male ancestor portrait mask, finely carved and with a rich patina, ivory Coast, realistic bearded male portrait mask in the Northern Dan style featuring aesthetically refined features and detailed tribal cicatrisation.
Classic old Dan female mask, with a serene expression, worn patina, carved in the classic Dan style with almost closed eyes and a full mouth is an expression of feminine beauty
Dean-Gle mask. Dan Tribe ivory Coast West Africa. These masks Represent an Idealised Version on Dan beauty. The masks Are Used to Instruct Entertain & Nurture Dan Society, 30 cm
An African Dan mask from Liberia. Lidded eyes and an open mouth with teeth intact. Dark brown colour with some patina. Metal hook on head, could have been for securing a hair piece. Height 24 cm. Width 14 cm
A Dan Guere mask and Ubac Zacre mask. One with shells and metal teeth, the other with carved wooden teeth and headdress. Ivory Coast Liberia. 30 cm, 36 cm high.
An African Dan tribal mask, carved with a large bird beak mouth, slit eyes, tripartite headdress with coir and cowrie shell decoration, mounted on a display stand. Overall height 66 cm