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Déanglé dance mask. Wood, old brown and russet patina, inter…
See original version (French)
177
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Déanglé dance mask. Wood, old brown and russet patina, inter…
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €500
Voluntary lot
Description
Déanglé dance mask.
Wood, old brown and russet patina, internal marks of use, headdress in vegetable fibres.
Dan, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire / Liberia.
22.5 × 15 cm
This mask belongs to the Dan Déanglé type, associated with male figures performing at public dances and social events. Recognisable by its squinted eyes and raised scarification marks on the upper cheeks, it represents an active figure, often involved in entertainment, mediation or regulation within the village. These masks are part of collective life, appearing at ceremonies to convey messages or accompany the social rhythms of the community.
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