Beautiful face mask "deangle" or "tankagle", Côte d'Ivoire, Dan, Size: H: 24 cm (H: 9.4 inch), ID: 3048499

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Lot 110

Beautiful face mask "deangle" or "tankagle" · Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3048499

sold EUR 2,400

Provenance

Piet Lepelaar, Leiden, The Netherlands

Size

H: 24 cm

H: 9.4 inch

Description

wood, base

The mask shows extremely appealing and friendly facial features. Originally, it wore a hairstyle made of plant fibre braiding, as indicated by the matt patina on the head.

“Deangle” masks embody gentle, friendly spiritual beings whose appearance makes people happy. They act as mediators between the circumcision camps and the village. “Tankagle” - masks perform pantomime dances exclusively for entertainment.

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