A FINE DAN FEAST LADLE, AFRICAN ART

A carved wooden ladle with exquisite Dan mask face on the handle and scalloped edges on the ladle scoop. The ladle has genuine handling and wear, and there is an old collection number painted on the b

A fine vintage carved wooden "feast ladle" with zoomorphic handle and well used, well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The spoon measures 19 x 4.5 inches.

A pair of Old well handled wooden ladles with anthropomorphic forms , from the Dan peoples of the Ivory Coast of West Africa. Such spoons are known among the Dan as "wake mia" or "wunkirmia" which rou

A finely carved wooden face mask with round open eyes and a dark glossy surface patina. The mask has a well handled surface patina and signs of field use. The mask measures 9.25 x 5.5 inches. A metal

A carved wooden mask with incised linear tribal designs, large open eyes and accented with a spike in the forehead. Dan Peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa.The mask measures 12 x 7 inches.This mask will hang

A carved wooden face mask with curved coiffure in the form of stylized horns. Dan peoples, Ivory coast, West Africa.

A lovely carved wooden ladle with mask like face on the handle, well worn surface patina suggesting some age. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa. The ladle measures 19.25 inches long.

Carved wooden face mask with metal accented open eyes and a well handled surface patina. Dan peoples, Cote D"Ivorie, West Africa.

A Very rare old wooden mask from the Dan peoples , Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a wonderful form and stylized human face. The mask has undeniable age and handling and a deep patina fr

A Lovely hand carved wooden game board with stylized ancestor face and 12 well carved cups for use in the game. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa. The Game measures 27 x 6 inches.

A finely cast bronze mask with realistic facial features suggesting a possible portrait style mask. The mask features a braided coiffure and long beard, which is unusual for a bronze mask. dan peoples

A Lovely old hand crafted wooden chair with incised linear designs, and stylized legs. The chair is quite a small example, a traditional Dan style chair that mimics the european chairs encountered dur

A carved wooden mask with incised and painted tribal designs, serene slit eyes and accented with red pigment. Dan Peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa.The mask measures 12 x 7 inches.This mask will hang nicel

A Very finely carved wooden face mask from the DAN Bassa peoples, Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. Carved wood with a carving style that shows a Bassa influence, so the mask likely originates from the nor

A very Fine Old DAN peoples mask from Liberia / Cote de'Ivorie , West Africa. Large face mask with elongated Bird beak , known as "Gagon" such masks were worn for funerals and judicial ceremonies. Thi

A carved wooden mask with incised and painted tribal designs, serene down cast eyes and accented with red and white pigment. Dan ( Bassa) Peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa.The mask measures 14 x 8 inches.T

carved wooden face mask with open eyes and finely crafted facial features, adorned with woven hair beard. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 9 x 5.25 inches

A very finely carved wooden face mask with a glossy polished surface patina and a deep well handled patina. The mask has wide open eyes and evidence it once had metal accents. The mask will include a

Lovely little Dan passport style mask on display stand. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The mask measures 7 x 4 inches ( 11.25 inches tall on display stand which is included)

A large carved wooden feast lade with ancestor face on top, incised linear designs and well worn surface patina. Dan peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Spoon Measures 29.5 x 7 inches. ( the final

A cast bronze ladle with ancestor face on the handle adorned with earrings. Dan peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa.

A charming carved wooden set of feast ladles with male and female images as handles. baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.The ladles measure 9.5 inches tall and will include simple metal display st

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

This is a fine old Dan peoples mask from Liberia / Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. Carved wood with a elongated beak ,obvious wear and handling. In Dan society, dangerous immaterial forest spirits are tra