Dan Mask #2

Ivory Coast

Early 20th c

7 1/2 inches high x 3 1/8 inches wide

Ex: California collection

$ 700

Inv. # A3406

The Dan mask known as  yi loa glu  meaning cold water spirit.  The mask is left on the doorstep of the dancer and when he wears the mask,  people throw cold water in his face and offer him food and pray for his success.  Cold water is a token of good faith and luck.

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