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A typical “male” Dan mask (round eye holes) known as the “fire runner” or “zakpai”. They were worn by young men who ran through the villages of the northern Dan tribes dressed in full…
Continue reading → - Item Number: M-2851
- Provenance/Origin: Northern Dan tribes. Cote D'ivoire. Mid-1900s.
- Composition: Wood and metal / textile accent pieces
- Dimensions: 9.5" tall x 5.5" wide and 3" deep
- Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Price: $ 245.00 USD
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Detail: This is a typical Dan mask except for one feature: the wood is smooth but not polished. These masks are known for their normal (idealized) human face carvings. This mask does not have any noticeable scarification. Circa mid-1900’s. In very good condition. Stand is not included.
- Item Number: M-5323
- Provenance/Origin: Ivory Coast. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 11" long x 7" wide
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $150.00 USD
