Deangle Mask - Dan People - Liberia (LS17) - SOLD

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The Dan, who number approximately 350,000, live in Liberia & also in the Ivory Coast. The Deangle dancer is gentle & graceful representing the idealized Dan form of beauty. Deangle's function is to teach, entertain, and nurture; in other words it supports peaceful activities in the village. The horizontal band of white across its eyes represents the white kaolin women paint on their faces for special occasions. The Deangle entertains & teaches by singing accounts of history & by dancing and teaching correct behavior. This Deangle mask is sometimes called Sohngle, named for its tall conical hat that looks like a basketry fish trap, "sohn".

7.5"H x 5.5"W x 3"D

NOTE: When displayed on the included stand, this mask reaches a height of 11.75"