Description
Dan masks, originating from the Dan people of Liberia, Côte d'Ivoire, & Guinea, are recognized for their elongated faces, high foreheads, & slender eyes, often featuring a central ridge on the forehead. Specifically, the Deangle mask, associated with the Poro society's rituals, represents female spirits with believed supernatural abilities. These masks, adorned with scarification marks & symbolic decorations, symbolize spiritual authority & prowess. Revered for safeguarding against malevolent forces & fostering community fertility & prosperity, the Deangle mask is worn by male dancers during elaborate Poro ceremonies, performing intricate dances to honor & seek blessings from the spirit. The Dan's intricate societal structure, featuring family lineages, secret societies, & initiation rituals, is intertwined with their belief in Du spirits inhabiting the wild, manifesting through masks & guiding the Dan in life. Masks within the Dan culture vary in form & function, each designated with distinct roles & responsibilities. 135453 Dan Deangle Mask With Raffia & Teeth Liberia Côte D'ivoire
