Racing mask - Wood - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire
Dan racing mask from Côte d'Ivoire. Classic mask with orbits and openwork which usually charcaterize the ‘Ginyégué’ racing masks and the ‘Zapkei’ fire masks. This type of masks, was used during generation parties for the transition of teenagers to adulthood. Deep black patina of natural roots. Old adze sculpture mark on the back, sign of a very advanced age. Use marks inside. Small repair located at the top on the back. This mask respects the canons of the beauty of the Dan masks, with oval face, curved forehead, mouth in oval shape, and pointed chin. All Dan masks are sacred, they do not represent the spirits, they are spirits themselves. The objects will be shipped with insurance and track & trace. Swift and secure shipment. Objects are shipped with insurance and track & trace, via Chronopost France or International. The shipment takes between 2 and 3 days for France; 2 and 5 days throughout Europe. In these times of epidemic and lockdown, parcels will be delivered with a few days late compared to contractual deadlines.
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Dan racing mask from Côte d'Ivoire. Classic mask with orbits and openwork which usually charcaterize the ‘Ginyégué’ racing masks and the ‘Zapkei’ fire masks. This type of masks, was used during generation parties for the transition of teenagers to adulthood. Deep black patina of natural roots. Old adze sculpture mark on the back, sign of a very advanced age. Use marks inside. Small repair located at the top on the back. This mask respects the canons of the beauty of the Dan masks, with oval face, curved forehead, mouth in oval shape, and pointed chin. All Dan masks are sacred, they do not represent the spirits, they are spirits themselves. The objects will be shipped with insurance and track & trace. Swift and secure shipment. Objects are shipped with insurance and track & trace, via Chronopost France or International. The shipment takes between 2 and 3 days for France; 2 and 5 days throughout Europe. In these times of epidemic and lockdown, parcels will be delivered with a few days late compared to contractual deadlines.
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