Ancient Dan Mask
Cote d’Ivoire
19th Century
Height 9 1/2"
Provenance: Private collection, Santa Barbara
This ancient mask which has been danced for a generation or two (see reverse), masks such as this served as an agent of social control, enforcing the council's rules and orders.
Cote d’Ivoire
19th Century
Height 9 1/2"
Provenance: Private collection, Santa Barbara
This ancient mask which has been danced for a generation or two (see reverse), masks such as this served as an agent of social control, enforcing the council's rules and orders.
Cote d’Ivoire
19th Century
Height 9 1/2"
Provenance: Private collection, Santa Barbara
This ancient mask which has been danced for a generation or two (see reverse), masks such as this served as an agent of social control, enforcing the council's rules and orders.