SKU: 138742
Dan Konor Large Beaked Bird Mask Liberia
Height: 45.0
Width: 9.0
Depth: 6.0
Width: 9.0
Depth: 6.0
$350.00
Description
Oral traditions describe the Dan society of the 19th century as lacking any central governing power. Social cohesion was fostered by a shared language and a preference for intermarriage. Generally, each village had a headman who had earned his position of advantage in the community through hard work in the fields and through luck as a hunter. They usually surrounded themselves with young warriors for protection from invading neighbors and exchanged gifts with other chiefs in order to heighten their own prestige. Out of this custom was born the basic tradition of tin among the Dan, which was based on displaying one's success in order to build a good reputation and name.
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: ["Dan"]
Country of Origin: Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia
Condition
Damage/Repair: Surface wear, cracks and dirt.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.