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Mask (Deangle), early 20th Century Dan culture; Liberia, Africa Wood, metal and pigment; 9 3/…
Mask (Deangle)
Mask (Deangle), early 20th Century Dan culture; Liberia, Africa Wood, metal and pigment; 9 3/…
Mask (Deangle), early 20th Century Dan culture; Liberia, Africa Wood, metal and pigment; 9 3/8 × 5 5/8 × 3 in 2013.24.1 Gift of the Dendel Family Trust

Mask (Deangle)

ClassificationsClothing and Adornments-masks
Culture Dan
Dateearly 20th Century
Made AtLiberia, Africa
Collection SiteGanta, Liberia, Africa
MediumWood, metal and pigment
Dimensions9 3/8 × 5 5/8 × 3 in. (23.8 × 14.3 × 7.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Dendel Family Trust
Object number2013.24.1
DescriptionThe Dan are a people from North East Liberia. Masks are the dominant form of artwork that has been linked to the Dan people. These art forms are idealized portraits which display recognizable human characteristics. Spirituality plays a huge role in the creation of masks among these people; spirits inhabit living tribe members to ‘dance the spirit’ while wearing a mask and other decorative elements that embody the spirit. The dark patina of sculptures from this culture is indicative of Dan workmanship.
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