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 |