GUINEA - LIBERIA - DAN manon - Royal Funeral Mask - Lot 543

GUINEA - LIBERIA - DAN manon - Royal Funeral Mask Among the Dan, masks are the spirits of the bush, not their representatives. Very numerous in their diversity, Dan masks are called Guégo, "mask head". The general term Glé (Gleu in the south-west) designates the entire character. Glé embodies the spiritual force that dwells in the forest and wishes to participate in village life. The wearer of the mask and its owner enjoy a very high status in the village hierarchy. Their appearance at masked festivals resolves conflicts that could not be settled by the village chief. Those who do not respect the masks commit a serious crime against their society and religion, Wood, plant fibers, teeth, H 18 cm