ANTHROPOMORPHIC MASK called Tangagle - Dan culture, Ivory Coast - First quarter of the 20th century

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ANTHROPOMORPHIC MASK called Tangagle - Dan culture, Ivory Coast - First quarter of the 20th century

Name: ANTHROPOMORPHIC MASK called Tangagle - Dan culture, Ivory Coast - First quarter of the 20th century
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: MMYQ4CCYHY
Price: 1880 EUR
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1.880 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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ANTHROPOMORPHIC MASK called Tangagle
Dan culture, Ivory Coast
First quarter of the 20th century
Wood, aluminum, plant fibers, and kaolin
H.: 24; W.: 15 cm (without strands)

Female mask made of monoxyl wood with a glossy black patina, carved in an oval shape with a rounded forehead and a pointed chin. Her almond-shaped eyes, enhanced by raised eyelids, are slightly openwork and surrounded by aluminum and kaolin inserts. Her diamond-shaped mouth, with curled lips, is also openwork.

The female figure wears a headdress made of braided plant fibers, ending in two long strands.

Its name, Tangagle, means "that which brings joy." It was danced during entertainment scenes.

Provenance: Former Alex Arthur Collection, Brussels, Belgium.

Ref.: 5591

Ref: MMYQ4CCYHY

Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Ethnic group	Dan
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Ivory Coast