Beautiful old wooden Ge Gon / bird mask from the DAN people of Ivory Coast. The hornbill plays a central role in the ancient mythology of the DAN. Unlike for the northern DAN groups (Kono, Kpelle, Mano, etc?), who represent this mythical bird with a Ge Gon mask type (with a beak, a black beard, a textile hat with feathers), the DAN-MAU subgroup rather uses this type of long beak against witchcraft.
Beautifull aged patina on the mask. Good condition with traces of tribal use due to libations on top of the mask.




Object

Ge Gon Mask



Ethnic group:

Dan



Country:

Ivory Coast



Material:

Wood



Estimated period:

Mid 20th century



Sold with stand:

No



Dimensions:

30x20x14 cm



Weight:

600 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $100.00

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