Dan, Face Mask, Ivory Coast, Early 20th C.

West Africa, Liberia and Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden face mask known as a "gle" or "ge" used during ceremonial dances by the Dan peoples. The ovoid

West Africa, Liberia or Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An intriguing and highly-stylized face mask, the face hand-carved from hard wood. The face is characterized by

West Africa, Liberia / Ivory Coast, ca. early 20th century CE. A grand Dan initiation ceremony mask comprised of a finely carved wood face with metalwork and red fabric highlighting the eyes, cowry sh

Beautifully carved, tribally-used Passport mask from the Dan People of Ivory Coast. Abstracted, symmetrically carved face and curved back. Well-developed patina. Early 20th century. HEIGHT: 4 1/2&rdqu

African Gunye Ge Dan Mask, Ivory Coast, Early-Mid 20th C. Wood and pigment. Stand included. Size: 8.75'' x 5.25'' x 2.75'' (22 x 13 x 7 cm); height on stand: 12.25" (31 cm). Provenance: Private collec

African Dan Red Cloth Mask, Ivory Coast, Early-Mid 20th C. Wood, cloth, pigment. Stand included. Size: 9'' x 5.5'' x 3'' (23 x 14 x 8 cm); height on stand: 12.5" (32 cm). Provenance: Private collectio

North Dan Poro Society Mask, Ivory Coast, Early/Mid 20th C. Wood, cloth, hair. Stand not included. Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia. Size: 11'' x 6'' x 3'' (28 x 15 x 8 cm)

Face mask (We peoples) Ivory Coast, West Africa. Early-mid 20th century. Wood with metal, fiber, shell and other organic elements; oil based paints. In very fine condition with minor losses from use a

Face mask Baule or Yaure peoples Ivory Coast, West Africa Early-mid 20th century Wood with pigments Dims: In very fine condition showing a lustrous, old surface and warm patina on the interior. Proven

Wood, carved and with black patina Ivory Coast, early 20th century Guro and Dan people Heddle pulley with triangular body, crowned by figural carved handle, below iron rod with thread spool (presumabl

Large Fine Baule Mask, Ivory Coast , late 19th/.early 20th C., male face with scarification markings, and typical hair style. (CAPS658)(WK) Dimensions: 21 H X 8 W

West Africa, Ivory Coast/Liberia, Dan, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely trio of petite, personal passport maskettes, each example finely carved by the Dan peoples to serve as a talisman. All three

**Originally Listed At $150** Western Africa, Liberia / Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely duo of hand-carved wooden passport maskettes, with features including pointed chin

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with original aluminum eye rings, and fine dark and rich patina throughout. Fantastic hardwood Dan mask. Smaller mask, possibly a passport type. This item(s) is used, a

**First Time At Auction**West Africa, Ivory Coast / Liberia, Dan/Bassa, ca. early 20th century CE. This is a personal passport maskette that is carved from a lightweight wood and was created by the Da

West Africa, Ivory Coast / Liberia, Dan peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A remarkable hand-carved wood divination mask of intriguing form. The stylized visage presents rectangular, openwork eyes be

West Africa, Ivory Coast/Liberia, Dan/Bassa, ca. early 20th century CE. A personal passport maskette carved from a lightweight wood, created by the Dan peoples to serve as a talisman, replete with fea

Ca. last half 20thC. Good with age-appropriate wear with wood, fabric and surface losses as shown. This item(s) is used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please

Dan Wood Passport Mask circa 19th Century Size: 3.25" W x 5.5" H West Africa, Ivory Coast, Dan culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. An early carved wooden Dan mask that quite unexpectedly

A wooden face mask with horizontal horns, Liberia/Ivory Coast, Dan Gere. 20th century. 14" x 8 1/2" x 7". Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. This mask shows

A group of 5 African style masks. 20th century. ++ Congo style face mask. DRC. ++ Dan Gere mask. Ivory Coast/Liberia. ++ Lega style maks. DRC. ++ Dan style mask with cowries. Ivory Coast/Liberia. ++Da

**First Time At Auction**West Africa, Ivory Coast/Liberia, Dan, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A wonderful carved wood passport mask presenting an expressive visage with an overhanging forehead, ta

Africa, Ivory Coast, northern Dan territory, Gagon, ca. early 20th century CE. A well-executed Gagon mask presenting a finely carved wooden concave visage with a classic high domed forehead with a cro

A group of 4 Dan style masks. 20th century. ++Honed wooden face mask with cowries, Ivory Coast, 13"h x 12"w x 6 1/2"d. ++ Wooden face mask with natural fiber, Ivory Coast, 10"h x 11"w x 4"d. ++ Wooden