€ 125,00
Out of stock
Beautiful 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 (known as “Koma-ba”, without beard) against witchcraft.
Object | Bird Mask |
Ethnic group: | Dan |
Country: | Ivory Coast |
Material: | Wood |
Estimated period: | Second half 20th century |
Sold with stand: | No |
Dimensions: | 32x18x10 cm |
Weight: | 500 gram |
Condition: | Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
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