Dean Gle mask Ivory Coast West African tribal art mask hand crafted Dan people

Description

Dean Gle mask Ivory Coast West African art mask. The mask is hand crafted of wood, cowrie shells, and fabric. Measurements: 22” longest point X 16” widest point.
The Dan people use these masks to entertain, teach, nurture, and celebrate.
Masks such as these idealize Dan beauty: oval shape face, narrow eyes, smooth forehead, open mouth. No two are alike.
Gle can be divided into 2 categories: Dean Gle which is gentle, peaceful, and without gender but with feminine characteristics and Bu Gle which is war with masculine qualities.
Ships priority USPS.