Anthropomorphic face mask "tankagle", Côte d'Ivoire, Dan, Size: H: 26 cm (H: 10.2 inch), ID: 3051841

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Lot 277

Anthropomorphic face mask "tankagle" · Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3051841

sold EUR 1,100

Provenance

Manfred Emil Georg Schwarz (1914-1980), Munich, Germany

Size

H: 26 cm

H: 10.2 inch

Description

wood, rest.

“Tankagle” means something close to “dancing miming masquerade”. They entertain the spectators with various beautiful dances, and sometimes they perform short skits or songs. If the masquerade specialises as a singer, it’s called “gle sö”.

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