| Dimensions | 27 × 15 in |
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African, Classic Dan Mask. Ivory Coast, Liberia. Carved wood, painted black
$1,165.00
This fine Dan Mask complete with headdress has seen good tribal use and was used during initiation purposes. This mask served to protect the young initiate against evil forocs from the time of initiation. Men wore the mask during the initiation rites; the Dan Mask is never danced but worn an the sidelines by the judiciary committce.
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