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

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

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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 vizard features a pair of slender eyes, a sloped nose with gently flared nostrils, and pursed lips parted in the middle, all beneath a towering forehead that bulges outwards along a central crest. The periphery is lined with several perforations for attaching to the wearer's head or a larger costume. Size: 4.5" W x 8.5" H (11.4 cm x 21.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-collection of the late Peter Arnovick, San Francisco, California, USA, acquired before 1995

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Condition

Old French note on verso. Some minor chips, nicks, and abrasions to surface as shown. Otherwise, intact and excellent with suspension wire on verso for display.

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

Name: African Dan Ceremonial Mask (Gle), ex-Peter Arnovick
SKU: 158622862
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

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