Dan Mask

Original Title

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Devised Title

Dan Mask

Date

unknown

Creator

unknown

Description

The face mask is from the Dan ethnic group which shares the Cote d'Ivoirian and Liberian border and is spiritually charged. The mask has simple facial features with slits for eyes and protruding lips and has many purposes like being worn by dancers, athletes, and warriors.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 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

Contributing Institution

Texas Southern University