New to LiveAuctioneers?

Superb Dan mask, West Africa, African Tribal Art 2236

Description

Title: Superb Dan mask, West Africa, African Tribal Art 2236

Description: Ivory Coast
Stunning DAN mask
The Dan or Yacouba, as they call themselves, are a people essentially settled in Côte d'Ivoire, but some also live in Liberia.
Provenance: Brussels Private Collection

Features:
ITEM TYPE: Mask.
ETHNICITY: Dan.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Ivory Coast.
MATERIAL: Wood, textile, vegetable fibers
DIMENSIONS: Height 21.5 cm.
CONDITION: Correct
(See photos).
Base is NOT included
Circa 1960

IVORY COASSuperb DAN Mask
The Dan or Yacouba, as they call themselves, are a people mainly settled in Côte d'Ivoire, but some also live in Liberia.
Private collection - Brussels
Characteristics
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICAL GROUP : Dan.
ORIGINAL: Ivory Coast.
MATERIAL: Wood, textile, vegetable
DIMENSIONS: About 8 1/2 inches high (21.5 cm)
CONDITION: Fair
(Please have a look on pictures).
Stand display is NOT included
Circa 1960

Reserve: $800.00

Shipping:

Domestic: Flat-rate of $50.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. International shipping may be subject to VAT.

Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.

Location: This item ships from Belgium

Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Superb Dan mask, West Africa, African Tribal Art 2236

Lot 0001

Estimate $1,000-$1,200

Bidding starts Mar 24, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT

Starting Price

Secure

$400

Get approved to bid.

LiveAuctioneers Purchase Protection

Vetted auction houses

Secure, online bidding

Returns guaranteed for misrepresented listings

Dedicated support when you need it

Primitive Passions: Exclusive Tribal Art Sale

Mar 24, 2026 8:00 PM EDT

New York, NY, United States

Rare LEGA Ngeze Figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1185: Title: Rare LEGA Ngeze Figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1185 Description: CONGO DRC LEGA Figure Ngeze Very dynamic sculpture, beautiful stylization A piece with a similar architecture

Rare LEGA Ngeze Figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1185

ZANDE AZANDE Rare Ubangi Zigzag figure Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1348: Title: ZANDE AZANDE Rare Ubangi Zigzag figure Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1348 Description: CONGO RDC Cute statuette, typical of the Ubangi area, Most likely ZANDE Very beautiful sculpture, the

ZANDE AZANDE Rare Ubangi Zigzag figure Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1348

Featured

MBOLE Congo Bronze Currency cupper Anklet Bracelet African Tribal 2097: Title: MBOLE Congo Bronze Currency cupper Anklet Bracelet African Tribal 2097 Description: CONGO DRC MBOLE currency in the shape of a bracelet - Bronze or Copper This traditional Mbole, a people of

MBOLE Congo Bronze Currency cupper Anklet Bracelet African Tribal 2097

Featured

Superb LUBA Large 18" female figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal 1619: Title: Superb LUBA Large 18" female figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal 1619 Description: TRIBALART BE - AFRICAN TRIBAL ART GALLERY - BELGIUM GALERIE DE LA LOUVE CONGO DRC BEAUTIFUL KUMU -

Superb LUBA Large 18" female figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal 1619

Featured

Beautifull KOMO - KUMU wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Gallery 1640: Title: Beautifull KOMO - KUMU wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Gallery 1640 Description: TRIBALART BE - AFRICAN TRIBAL ART GALLERY - BELGIUM GALERIE DE LA LOUVE CONGO DRC BEAUTIFUL KUMU - KOMO

Beautifull KOMO - KUMU wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Gallery 1640

Featured

Superb LUBA Shankadi Axe figure statue Congo African Tribal Art 1405: Title: Superb LUBA Shankadi Axe figure statue Congo African Tribal Art 1405 Description: CONGO DRC LUBA SHANKADI ELEGANT PRESTIGE AXE Pretty cascading hairstyle typical of the Luba Shankadi tribe

Superb LUBA Shankadi Axe figure statue Congo African Tribal Art 1405

Featured

Large Anthropomorphic NGBAKA Ubangi wooden Face Mask African Tribal Art MC 1887: Title: Large Anthropomorphic NGBAKA Ubangi wooden Face Mask African Tribal Art MC 1887 Description: TRIBALART BE - AFRICAN TRIBAL ART GALLERY - BELGIUM GALERIE DE LA LOUVE CONGO RDC Large

Large Anthropomorphic NGBAKA Ubangi wooden Face Mask African Tribal Art MC 1887

Featured

Cute TABWA ancestor figure statue Congo Drc African sculpture Tribal Art 1563: Title: Cute TABWA ancestor figure statue Congo Drc African sculpture Tribal Art 1563 Description: CONGO DRC Cute TABWA ancestor figure The Tabwa are a small people of Central Africa, they live mainly

Cute TABWA ancestor figure statue Congo Drc African sculpture Tribal Art 1563

Featured

Singiti Large HEMBA Ancestor Figure 26" Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1783: Title: Singiti Large HEMBA Ancestor Figure 26" Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1783 Description: TRIBALART BE - AFRICAN TRIBAL ART GALLERY - BELGIUM GALERIE DE LA LOUVE CONGO DRC Large HEMBA Ancestor

Singiti Large HEMBA Ancestor Figure 26" Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1783

Powerful LUBA female figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1649: Title: Powerful LUBA female figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1649 Description: CONGO DRC LUBA female figure The Luba are a great people in eastern DRC. Their caryatid seats, their

Powerful LUBA female figure statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1649

Large Singiti HEMBA Ancestor Figure Statue Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1030: Title: Large Singiti HEMBA Ancestor Figure Statue Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1030 Description: CONGO DRC Large Ancestor Figure (Singiti) HEMBA Imposing statue of ancestor "Singiti" It is

Large Singiti HEMBA Ancestor Figure Statue Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1030

Beautiful LUBA female figure 13" statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1703: Title: Beautiful LUBA female figure 13" statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1703 Description: CONGO DRC Beautiful LUBA female figure Very nice sculpture, neatly crafted, typical of the central

Beautiful LUBA female figure 13" statue sculpture Congo African Tribal Art 1703

MBOLE Congo Bronze Currency cupper Anklet Bracelet African Tribal 2097: Title: MBOLE Congo Bronze Currency cupper Anklet Bracelet African Tribal 2097 Description: CONGO DRC MBOLE currency in the shape of a bracelet - Bronze or Copper This traditional Mbole, a people of

MBOLE Congo Bronze Currency cupper Anklet Bracelet African Tribal 2097

Rare SONGYE Tempa Power figure sculpture statue Congo African Tribal Art 1735: Title: Rare SONGYE Tempa Power figure sculpture statue Congo African Tribal Art 1735 Description: RARE SONGYE POWER FIGURE (NKISHI) Beautiful sculpture of the Songye Tempa (Sankuru- Lubefu Area) This

Rare SONGYE Tempa Power figure sculpture statue Congo African Tribal Art 1735

Nice LEGA Figure Iginga statue Bwami Cult Congo Drc African Tribal Art MC 1908: Title: Nice LEGA Figure Iginga statue Bwami Cult Congo Drc African Tribal Art MC 1908 Description: CONGO DRC LEGA Bwami Figure The figures used in the cult of the Bwami are generically called Iginga

Nice LEGA Figure Iginga statue Bwami Cult Congo Drc African Tribal Art MC 1908

Beautiful MBOLE BAMBOLE Ofika figure statue Congo Rdc African Tribal Art 2111: Title: Beautiful MBOLE BAMBOLE Ofika figure statue Congo Rdc African Tribal Art 2111 Description: CONGO DRC Beautiful OFIKA Mbole - Bambole figure The Ofika are representations of a hanged

Beautiful MBOLE BAMBOLE Ofika figure statue Congo Rdc African Tribal Art 2111

Singiti Statue HEMBA Ancestor Figure Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1705: Title: Singiti Statue HEMBA Ancestor Figure Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1705 Description: TRIBALART BE - AFRICAN TRIBAL ART GALLERY - BELGIUM GALERIE DE LA LOUVE CONGO DRC ANCESTOR FIGURE (SINGITI)

Singiti Statue HEMBA Ancestor Figure Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1705

Nice SONGYE Power Figure Fetish Congo Drc Zaire African Tribal Art MC 1884: Title: Nice SONGYE Power Figure Fetish Congo Drc Zaire African Tribal Art MC 1884 Description: CONGO DRC CUTE SONGYE POWER FIGURE (NKISHI) The Mankishi (plural of "Nkishi") are figures of power, They

Nice SONGYE Power Figure Fetish Congo Drc Zaire African Tribal Art MC 1884

Large Singiti HEMBA Ancestor Figure Statue Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1724: Title: Large Singiti HEMBA Ancestor Figure Statue Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1724 Description: CONGO DRC Rare HEMBA Ancestor Figure (Singiti) Rare Muhona Nkuvu style Singiti Statues of this style

Large Singiti HEMBA Ancestor Figure Statue Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1724

LEGA wood double head Figure statue Bwami Congo African Tribal Art 1608: Title: LEGA wood double head Figure statue Bwami Congo African Tribal Art 1608 Description: CONGO DRC LEGA Sakimatwematwe figure Sakimatwematwe figurines are multi-headed sculptures (number may vary)

LEGA wood double head Figure statue Bwami Congo African Tribal Art 1608

Related Items

WEST AFRICAN BAULE PEOPLE WOOD MASK FROM IVORY COAST: A West African Baule people hand carved wooden female mask from Ivory Coast used for baby naming ceremonies. The Baule people are known for their intricate and expressive masks, which are often used i

Apr 11, 2026WEST AFRICAN BAULE PEOPLE WOOD MASK FROM IVORY COAST

Antique Songye Kifwebe female mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Songye Kifwebe female mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ancient African Art Wood Carving 20"

Apr 25, 2026Antique Songye Kifwebe female mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

African D.R. Congo Salampasu Warrior Mask: African D.R. Congo Salampasu Warrior MaskEarly-Mid 20th century, Democratic Republic of the CongoCarved wood Mulandwa or Kasangu mask of the Salampasu people featuring a bulging forehead, flared nose,

3 days LeftAfrican D.R. Congo Salampasu Warrior Mask

Songye Kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Songye Kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ancient African Art Wood Carving 17"

Apr 25, 2026Songye Kifwebe mask from the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Featured

Large Anthropomorphic NGBAKA Ubangi wooden Face Mask African Tribal Art MC 1887: Title: Large Anthropomorphic NGBAKA Ubangi wooden Face Mask African Tribal Art MC 1887 Description: TRIBALART BE - AFRICAN TRIBAL ART GALLERY - BELGIUM GALERIE DE LA LOUVE CONGO RDC Large

Large Anthropomorphic NGBAKA Ubangi wooden Face Mask African Tribal Art MC 1887

Very rare initiation BEMBE Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1301: Title: Very rare initiation BEMBE Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1301 Description: CONGO DRC Extremely rare BEMBE initiation mask (M'cwe wa wondolomina) Beautiful initiation mask with 4 eyes I only

Very rare initiation BEMBE Mask Congo DRC African Tribal Art 1301

Antique Carved African Wooden Mask: vintage carved wooden mask, typically used in ceremonial dances, tribal rituals, Ancient African Art Wood Carving 12"

Apr 25, 2026Antique Carved African Wooden Mask

Superb ! LEGA Idimu Bwami wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Gallery 1197: Title: Superb ! LEGA Idimu Bwami wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Gallery 1197 Description: TRIBALART BE - AFRICAN TRIBAL ART GALLERY - BELGIUM GALERIE DE LA LOUVE CONGO DRC LEGA idimu Mask Supe

Superb ! LEGA Idimu Bwami wood Mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art Gallery 1197

BEMBE Nice zoomorphic initiation owl mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art MC 1871: Title: BEMBE Nice zoomorphic initiation owl mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art MC 1871 Description: CONGO DRC Rare BEMBE initiation mask (M'cwe Wa Wondolomina) Beautiful initiation mask with 4 eyes Wor

BEMBE Nice zoomorphic initiation owl mask Congo Drc African Tribal Art MC 1871

Superb Dan woden mask West Africa African Tribal Art 2236: Title: Superb Dan woden mask West Africa African Tribal Art 2236 Description: IVORY COASSuperb DAN Mask The Dan or Yacouba, as they call themselves, are a people mainly settled in Côte d'Ivoire,

Superb Dan woden mask West Africa African Tribal Art 2236

Powerful BALI wood Mask Ituri Area Ndaaka Congo African Tribal Art 1731: Title: Powerful BALI wood Mask Ituri Area Ndaaka Congo African Tribal Art 1731 Description: CONGO DR Ituri River area BEAUTIFUL MASK, Probably Ndaaka or Baali Carved wood and pigment, with half-moon e

Powerful BALI wood Mask Ituri Area Ndaaka Congo African Tribal Art 1731

Congo Drc Large Anthropomorphic NGBAKA wooden Face Mask African Tribal Art 1526: Title: Congo Drc Large Anthropomorphic NGBAKA wooden Face Mask African Tribal Art 1526 Description: TRIBALART BE - AFRICAN TRIBAL ART GALLERY - BELGIUM GALERIE DE LA LOUVE CONGO RDC NGBAKA ANTHROPOMOR

Congo Drc Large Anthropomorphic NGBAKA wooden Face Mask African Tribal Art 1526

TOP