Mask (1) - Wood - yacouba - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire
Monkey Mask - Dan/Yacouba - Ivory Coast For the Dan, masks ae not representatives of the spirits of the bush, these are the very spirits. Many in terms of diversity, Dan masks are named Guégo, “head of the mask”. The wearer and the owner of this mask are very high ranked within the hierarchy of the village. Their appearance in masked festivities, resolves conflicts which could not be solved by the chief of the village. Those who do not respect the masks commit a serious crime against their society and religion. More details on the pictures. Thank you. I ensure a shipment with track & trace within maximum 3 days. Thank you.
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Monkey Mask - Dan/Yacouba - Ivory Coast For the Dan, masks ae not representatives of the spirits of the bush, these are the very spirits. Many in terms of diversity, Dan masks are named Guégo, “head of the mask”. The wearer and the owner of this mask are very high ranked within the hierarchy of the village. Their appearance in masked festivities, resolves conflicts which could not be solved by the chief of the village. Those who do not respect the masks commit a serious crime against their society and religion. More details on the pictures. Thank you. I ensure a shipment with track & trace within maximum 3 days. Thank you.
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