Ex-Belgian collection of African art. African mask "Déanglé" wearing a thick headdress of carefully woven raffia. The masks were sculpted according to precise instructions following dreams in which the spirits would have manifested themselves. Dark matte patina. Height on base: 36 cm. Very minor abrasions. The Dan masks, of varied workmanship, generally occur during very theatrical entertainment festivals where women play a leading role. The so-called "mocking" mask called Déanglé defines an ideal of beauty and benevolence because it is sculpted in honor of the young girls of the village or renowned men. Each of the masks bore a name linked to its function. Also used during circumcision rites, they appear in the company of the singing masks gle sö and the large masks go ge relating to the go society, which exercises justice and maintains social stability.
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