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Dan Poro Ceremonial Mask. Wood. Spiritual realm. Secret Society. Wood. Liberia. Africa

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The Dan people – an ethnolinguistic grouping – has presence in the mountainous areas of Côte d’Ivoire and adjacent areas of Liberia. This particular mask is from Liberia and specifically used by the Poro . . . a secret society where only males are admitted. … Continue reading →

Item Number: M-1763
Provenance/Origin: Dan. Liberia. Circa late-1900s
Composition: Wood, shells, cord
Dimensions: 10" tall x 6" wide (wooden mask only)
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Price: $ 215.00 USD

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