Dan Mask

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Original Title: title unknown
Devised Title: Dan Mask
Date: Unknown
Creator: Unknown See all items with this value
Description: The face mask is from the Dan (Yacouba) ethnic group of Cote D'Ivoire and Liberia and is spiritually meaningful. The mask has simple facial features with small slits for eyes, a broad nose, and protruding lips and may be worn by dancers, athletes, and warriors.
Primary Subject: Unknown See all items with this value; Art See all items with this value; Spirituality See all items with this value
Additional Subject: African art; Black art; Masks
Type: Decorative arts
Medium: Wood
Additional Techniques: Carving
Measurements: 9 in x 3 3/8 in x 5 3/8 in
Format: JPEG
HBCU Identifier: pc161
HCAC Identifier: HCAC.TSU.0043
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