African Art at the
Ralph Proctor GalleryCeremonial Mask
- country: Ivory Coast
- people: Dan
- medium: wood, metal
- size: 11 x 7 x 8 inches
- price: $1,750.
- item #: RPG0067
This fine example of a Dan mask was used in initiation as well as public festivals. The use of metal on the mask means that it possesses additional power by virtue of the fact that it was worked on by a blacksmith. Blacksmiths are considered to be demi-gods. This is a fine, exceptionally well excecuted mask.