African Mask antiques Face Dan mask -G1600

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This African Dan mask named Déanglé, whose center of the face is concave, offers fine features. The projection of the lips animates the face. An elaborately braided hairstyle trims the contours. Smooth, satiny black patina. Dan masks , of varying craftsmanship, generally occur during very theatrical entertainment parties where women play a leading role. The so-called "mocking" mask called Déanglé defines an ideal of beauty and benevolence because it is sculpted in honor of the young girls of the village orfamous men. Also used during circumcision rites,