Antique Ivory Coast, West Africa, DAN Boys Initiation

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

Antique carved wooden Zoomorphic mask with organic pigments. Dan peoples, Liberia or Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 11 inches tall. Provenance: Field collected 1948-1952 by Rev. Adkins, O

A very large and impressive antique Bronze anklet or currency from the Dan or Bassa peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa. This Anklet has a heavy copper content and measures 8 inches across with a 3.5 in

Antique cast bronze dance anklet with raised linear designs as well as three encased rattle bells. Dan peoples or related ethnic group, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Anklet measures 5.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 in

A large and very impressive hand-carved baobab wood Dan people helmet mask from the African Coast region, West Africa. The mask is decorated with chicken feathers and cowrie shells. Dan people is a Ma

An Ivory Coast region of West Africa Dan Mask. It includes hanging wire affixed to the verso. Surface scratches & chips; accent nails on front missing; some staining and loss of finish. Measures appro

DARK MASK DAN IVORY COAST WEST AFRICA

DARK MASK DAN IVORY COAST WEST AFRICA

A large carved wooden feast ladle (known as wunkirmian or wakemia) in anthropomorphic form with incised linear designs, well worn surface. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 31

A lovely carved wooden female effigy with highly stylized coiffure , incised linear designs, metal adornment, raised carved designs. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.25

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

A Carved wooden mask in avian form with elaborate woven textile headdress attached. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 11 inches tall ( 13 x 15 when adding the headdress). This m

A carved wooden mask with heavily encrusted surface, tall carved horns as well as a human hair beard, nail driven into the forehead as a magic charge. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.Field colle

A Carved wooden mask in avian form with elaborate woven textile headdress attached. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 11 inches tall ( 13 x 15 when adding the headdress). This m

A carved wooden face mask with large open work eyes, woven rope beard, and a well handled and worn surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask itself measures 8.25 x 6 inches , on

A very finely carved wooden face mask with realistic facial features and a deep well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa, The mask has been custom mounted to a European style

A carved wooden African mask with classic Dan mask features, decorated and stylized coiffure and well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask itself measures 3 inches t

A small dark carved wooden mask with protruding mouth. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Passport masks were carried by travelers as a source of Magic power to their ritual mask left at home. The

A carved wooden dance mask embellished with bronze bells, woven ropes, beads and mineral pigments. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 11 inches tall. There is no display stand wi

A Lovely finely carved wooden spoon for ceremonial use. A Female spoon with ringed neck, scalloped edges and classic facial features. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 9.75 inc

A Carved wooden dance mask with elongated and exaggerated Bird Like beak, woven textiles and embellished with cowrie shells. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 19 inches front to

A small carved wooden maskette with smooth well handled surface and large round eyes suggesting a Toma tribal influence. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 2.5 inches tall ,4.5 i

A small carved wooden maskette with heavily encrusted surface and a unusual smile on its face. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 4 inches tall , 5.25 inches tall on professional

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