Facial Mask Go Ge
Dan · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: MFC-2
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- Height
- 23 cm
- Material
- Wood, fiber and pigments.
You are torn eyes indicate that it is a female mask, although all the female masks of the Dan and their two side ponytails indicate that…
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Full original description
You are torn eyes indicate that it is a female mask, although all the female masks of the Dan and their two side ponytails indicate that it is a mask. Go Ge. These masks are characterized by their fine strokes, almond eyes, semi-open mouth formed by two overlapping triangles, forming a rhombus and can carry small metal sheets that simulate the teeth. He has a delicate hairstyle topped in two side braids. It can only be front paged by members of the secret society Go to announce the death of a chief or a notable, in this case a remarkable woman. Black patina.
Further technical information
- Width
- 15 cm
- Attributed period
- Years 60
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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