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DAN GUNYEGE RUNNERS MASK
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Style of Mask: | Dan Runners Mask, Gunyege |
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Catalog #: | 0906.3508 | ||
Tribe: | Dan | ||
Country: | Liberia or Ivory Coast, Africa | ||
Measurements: | mask (without attachments) measures 9" tall x 6" wide overall height w/attachments is 28" by 11" and 14" deep (front to back) | ||
Materials: | Wood, bone, bronze bells, copper (teeth), tree bark/root (plaited wig/beard), cotton cloth with indigo. | ||
Accessories: | custom metal stand | ||
Provenance: | Ex private collection of French Ivory Coast businessman (full provenance upon purchase). This gentleman was known for having the largest collection of Dan passport masks. Age unknown, but shows good age and patina. An exceptional piece. | ||
Cost: | $1350.00 with custom stand SOLD | ||
Notes: | A superb REAL runners mask (most of those on the market are either
contemporary fakes or ones of poor quality). This piece is
beautifully carved, showing excellent patina. Of special note is the
plaited beard and headdress - which is made entirely of native bark/root
fibers (not rope which is common today). Very tight weave (nicest
I've ever seen). Tthe mask shows excellent age and use. Nice breath patina on the
inside and sacrificial patina on the front. Click on photos to
enlarge. To purchase this item, please contact us |
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