Authentic African masks
16 March 2023
Description

Origin unclear. Made of wood, rope, Burlap, shells and animal tusks. Hand carved

Dimensions

25" x 16"

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 19 hours
By David U.
Mar 17, 11:36 UTC
Fair Market Value
$100 - $150 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Dear Arman,

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Considering these images and available information, this item is:

A Deangle face mask, originally from the Dan people of Liberia. These type of masks are considered generally feminine spirit with slit eyes, exaggerated and protruding lips often considered attributes of senufo people.

The Dan people refer to these masks as gle or ge, terms that refers both to the physical mask and the individual spirits the mask is believed to embody during masquerade performances.

Good condition.

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