Description : DAN MASK, LIBERIA
gunye ge
Wood, fiber
height 9in (22.8cm)
Provenance
Charles Miller, III, St. James, New York, field collected in Gbonwea,
New Town, 1980
Most likely originating from the Northern Dan, indicated by the oval
face, high forehead, raised eyebrows, protruding mouth with full lips
and large circular eyes. The circular eyes “permit unhindered vision
on the part of the wearer are characteristic of the racer mask (gunye
ge) and the fire mask (zakpei ge), two subordinate mask types used
by the northern Dan. The (gunye ge) hold weekly running contests
during the dry season. Originally these contests tested the prowess
of young warriors.” (Iris Hahner, et al. African Masks, 2007, p. 32).
Prix: 6 250.00 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 6000 USD-9000 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 25 Titre : Dan Mask, PÉRIODE : 1980 Medium : Wood, fiber Bonhams 2, Salle de vente
, Los Angeles, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : African, Oceanic and Pre-Columbian Art Date de la vente : 06/12/2016🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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