African Dan Ceremonial Mask (Gle), ex-Peter Arnovick

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

A boldly carved wooden maskette known as a Passport mask, carried by the owner when traveling as a direct connection to the magic of his family mask at home. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask

A carved wooden dance mask with open work eyes for the dancer as well as a well handled and worn surface suggesting field use as a ceremonial mask. The mask measures 9.5 x 5.75 inches. Dan peoples, Iv

A very fine old carved wooden ceremonial mask with classic exaggerated facial features and a deep well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Kran Ethnic group, Liberia, West Africa. The mask measures 8

West Africa, Liberia and Ivory Coast, Dan peoples, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mask known as a "gle" or "ge" used during ceremonial dances by the Dan peoples. The tear-d

A hand carved wooden ceremonial mask known as a gre or nyabwa, which has highly stylized facial features and traditionally presided over judicial ceremonies and war parties. Dan or Bete peoples, Liber

An aggressive and striking carved wooden ceremonial mask embellished with animal horns, woven hair and natural fibers. We or Guere peoples, Dan Complex of tribes, Liberia, West Africa. The mask measur

A wonderfully exaggerated Dan Feast ladle with a charming mask like face and stylized form, well handled surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon measures 21.5 inches tall ( 25 inches

A wonderfully abstract oval shaped mask with 6 carved eyes, long snout and well worn surface. Such masks were used by the Kwele peoples during Bwete rituals which involved ingesting psychoactive plant

A carved wooden ceremonial mask with woven rope adornment and with iron spike driven into the forehead and embellished with organic matter and earthen substances around the forehead and packed into th

A carved wooden dance mask in classic style, kaolin clay pigments, scar designs carved in relief, crested coiffure and well handled edges. Such masks were worn by male performers of a stilt dance call

A carved wooden diminutive mask with kaolin clay pigments accenting the eyes and a well handled and worn surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask itself measures 6.5 inches tall ( 10.5

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A carved wooden face mask. The mask has been embellished with old glass beads, cowrie shells on textile , animal hide /hair as well as a bronze bell. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask me

AFRICAN DAN, Bwami, Ceremonial WOOD MASK. Size 9 3/4 inches high + mount. 6 5/8 inches wide. Carved wood mask with hollow eyes and mouth. traces of remaining paint. Custom mounted. Provenance: From th

A Well handled and worn dance mask with traditional linear scars on the mask edges,a glossy black surface patina, open work eyes for dancing and raffia grass beard. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Afri

This exceptional pair of tribal ceremonial masks originates from the Dan and Yacouba people of West Africa, specifically from the regions of Ivory Coast and Liberia. Dating from the latter part of the

African Dan Tribe Ceremonial Wooden Tribal Mask, Patina. Carved from a single piece of wood, striking face mask has unusual eyes which are framed in metal. Small holes are drilled around the perimeter

A Miniature carved wooden mask with classic facial features and a well handled smooth surface patina suggesting years of traditional Use. The mask itself measures 2.25 inches tall ( a display stand is

A Dramatic carved wooden mask with incised linear designs accented with red ,blue and white pigments, woven grass and textile adornment. Dan Guere peoples, Liberia, West Africa. The mask itself measur

A carved wooden mask with a wonderfully exaggerated and elongated form, stylized coiffure and a deep well handled surface patina suggesting years of field use. Bassa Ethnic group within the Dan Comple

A carved wooden and decorative mask embellished with bells, seeds, shells and other regalia. Dan style, West Africa. The mask measures 11.5 x 7 x 5 inches. A metal display stand can also be included f

Dan, North West African ceremonial wooden tribal mask with iron bells and canvas embellishment. This masks bright purple, orange, and white painted details draw the viewers eye straight to the center.

20th Century African art Kran/Dan tribe ceremonial alligator mask. Crafted from wood, carved mask features long reptilian shape muzzle, triangular eyes , and free moving lower jaw, attached to mask wi