Gunye Ge masker van de Dan uit het westen van Ivoorkust akwabe Age: before 1960

Age: before 1960

which were used more as storage jars

The whole is placed on a wooden base that was possibly placed underneath later

Afmetingen: 39 x 19

Dimensions: 55 x 16 x 11 cm

Gunye Ge masker van de Dan uit het westen van Ivoorkust akwabe Age: before 1960Dimensions: 35 x 24 x 10 cm. The Gunye Ge masks of the Dan people are, in contrast to their many battle masks, peaceful masks. They are used to maintain social order and peace. Gunye Ge masks have round eye holes, sometimes with a ring around them. Dan masks also often have pronounced mouths with sometimes visible teeth, as is the case with this mask. A snake can be seen above the mouth. These are associated with wisdom and protection. This can help