IVORY COAST DAN PEOPLE GUNYE GE MASK. Dan mask, from the Dan people of West Africa, primarily found in Ivory Coast and Liberia. These masks are not mere decorations; they hold significant cultural and spiritual importance, acting as conduits for ancestral spirits and playing vital roles in rituals, ceremonies, and community gatherings. The Gunye Ge mask is a typical Dan style mask with a convex oval face, a protruding mouth and nose, and circular eyes. It is hand-carved and adorned with fibers. These masks, often used in running competitions, are pierced around the edges for attachments and may have a headdress. - Height: 10.5 inches. Estimate $220-300
