Ge Gon Mask - Dan People, Liberia
Ge Gon Mask - Dan People, Liberia
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Ge Gon Mask - Dan People, Liberia

$275.00
Title: Ge Gon Mask

Material: Wood

People: Dan

Country: Liberia

Description: This mask has oval or slit eyes, often framed in metal (tin), and a large beak or snout with a black beard. As the dancer swoops and dances, the masker carries in its hands horsetail fly whisks that are waved gently to imitate a large and graceful bird. This mask represents a hornbill bird and the dancer would have sung songs and proverbs to instruct the people in the importance of this mythical bird.
EX GEORGE HECHT COLLECTION

Dimensions: 19" height x 11" width x 4" depth

NOTE: Stand not included
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