African mask antiques tribal Face vintage Wood Carved Hanging Dan Mask-5028

22.8/14.7 CM
The dan mask is one of the main objects that influenced Western artists at the beginning of the 20th century. For the Dan, strength and power are exercised through sculpted masks. The spirits then tell the man what to name the mask they want to see made. These masks of different types are endowed with different social, spiritual or political functions and evolve over time. Mask with regular features, whose lozenge-shaped mouth evokes luscious lips forms a constant among the Dan. The half-closed eyes represent a feminine image.