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African mask wall art, Dan tribal face, cowrie shell ritual mask, carved wood mask decor, ancestral forest spirit, ethnic wall hanging-G5382
$89
$109
Authentic Dan ritual mask with cowrie shell headband and carved facial detail, used in forest spirit traditions of West Africa.
🌍 Cultural Context
This powerful mask comes from the Dan people of Côte d’Ivoire/Liberia, used during ceremonies that honor forest spirits, guide initiates, and maintain social order. Known as a Deangle or Gle mask, it often appears in dances meant to teach values, protect the community, or entertain through masked storytelling. Cowries reflect spiritual wealth and divine connection.
🎨 Visual Details
This mask features a long, oval face with carved lips, pierced eyes, and asymmetrical burnished tones, including visible patina wear from probable use. The cloth-wrapped headband is adorned with real cowrie shells and stitched red fiber threads. Scarification marks are lightly carved into the forehead and cheeks.
🧽 Care & Display
Display indoors only. Dust lightly with dry cloth. Rear mounting hole present for wall hanging.
📜 Provenance
Sourced from a private ethnographic archive. Confirmed as an authentic Dan ritual piece from the border regions of Côte d’Ivoire.
🚚 Shipping Note
Carefully packaged with tracking provided, stand not included.
📏 Final Measurements
Height: 47 cm / 18.5 in
Width: 15.5 cm / 6.1 in
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🌍 Cultural Context
This powerful mask comes from the Dan people of Côte d’Ivoire/Liberia, used during ceremonies that honor forest spirits, guide initiates, and maintain social order. Known as a Deangle or Gle mask, it often appears in dances meant to teach values, protect the community, or entertain through masked storytelling. Cowries reflect spiritual wealth and divine connection.
🎨 Visual Details
This mask features a long, oval face with carved lips, pierced eyes, and asymmetrical burnished tones, including visible patina wear from probable use. The cloth-wrapped headband is adorned with real cowrie shells and stitched red fiber threads. Scarification marks are lightly carved into the forehead and cheeks.
🧽 Care & Display
Display indoors only. Dust lightly with dry cloth. Rear mounting hole present for wall hanging.
📜 Provenance
Sourced from a private ethnographic archive. Confirmed as an authentic Dan ritual piece from the border regions of Côte d’Ivoire.
🚚 Shipping Note
Carefully packaged with tracking provided, stand not included.
📏 Final Measurements
Height: 47 cm / 18.5 in
Width: 15.5 cm / 6.1 in
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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