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Dan Dean Gle Mask, Côte d'Ivoire #195Dan Dean Gle Mask, Cte d'Ivoire #195 A magnificent Dan Dean Gle Mask from Cte d'Ivoire, Mid 1900's. Wood, cord, cowry shells, metal, fabric and seeds. Dan Masks present quite traditional features, but can vary depending on the Region. Some constantly appearing features are a quite planar facial structure with a protruding forehead, half closed or wide open circular eyes, and a small full lip extending mouth. The detailed Headdress behind the Mask
- Dan Dean Gle Mask, Côte d'Ivoire #195
- A magnificent Dan Dean Gle Mask from Côte d'Ivoire, Mid 1900's. Wood, cord, cowry shells, metal, fabric and seeds.
- Dan Masks present quite traditional features, but can vary depending on the Region. Some constantly appearing features are a quite planar facial structure with a protruding forehead, half-closed or wide-open circular eyes, and a small full lip extending mouth.
- The detailed Headdress behind the Mask which accompanies the dancer is still attached and intact, and is decorated with cowry shells.
- Measurements: 26×15×7 cm; 10" x 6" approx.
- Condition: Good; fine worn patina.
- Provenance: This Mask comes from the Estate of Cameroon Tradesman, collected in situ around 1970.
- References: RAND AFRICAN ART: Dan - masks
- Bibliography: THE ARTS OF THE DAN IN WEST AFRICA: Eberhard Fischer & Hans Himmelheber and AFRICAN ART IN MOTION: ICON AND ACT IN THE COLLECTION OF KATHERINE CORYTON WHITE: Robert Farris Thompson
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Scholars use the terms Ge and Gle interchangeably to refer both to Dan Masks and to Invisible, Supernatural Spirit Forces that live in the Forest but desire to enter the Civilized World of the Village. The only way they can do this, the Dan believe, is through Masquerade and Ritual Dance.In order for a Gle to be embodied during a Masquerade, an initiated member of a Dan Men's Society must have a dream that reveals the exact nature of the Gle, its intended function, and the Masquerade through which the Gle would manifest. The Council of Elders, once they are told of the dream, decides whether the Masquerade Ensemble should be created for that man to wear and perform.
The wooden Gle Mask is accompanied by a full-body costume constructed of raffia, feathers and fur. It is believed that each Gle Mask has its own personality, preferences, dance and speech patterns and is given a personal name. The wearer of the mask takes on all of these qualities during the Masquerade. Having come from the dark, mysterious Realm of the Forest, a Gle Mask attached to a Spirit is believed to be unpredictable. Therefore, an attendant always accompanies the Gle Masquerader to control it and interpret its speech.
Gle can be divided into two categories: that of Dean Gle, which is a gentle, peaceful Gle Mask without a gender, but whose qualities are thought of as Feminine.The other category is that of Bu Gle, which is the War Gle named after the sound of a gunshot, whose qualities are thought of as Masculine.The Dean Gle Mask represents an Idealized Version of Dan Beauty. It is characterized by narrow eyes, an oval shape face, a smooth forehead, and a mouth slightly open, sometimes to expose inserted teeth. Dean Gle's functions are to teach, entertain and nurture.
Bu Gle masks are designed to frighten. Their eyes are depicted as protruding tubes and the surface of the face has boldly projecting angles. The most powerful Bu Gle masks are decorated with animal and Ritual deposits/ attachments such a bone and fur.
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★★★★★ 5
Pink perfect and easy to mount
Super easy. Just mount the bracket with a small level and the shelf slides on perfect. And has screws to keep shelf from sliding off. Easy to
Do and the pink was the perfect color
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026
★★★★★ 4
Good quality, but a few issues with the hidden mounts and levelness.
Size: 35x7 2Pcs, Color: Black, Size: 35x7 2Pcs, Color: Black
These are quite nice and also sturdy. Only complaint I have is that I bought a couple of these, and on one of them, only one of them, it was difficult to get the hidden mounts to go into the holes. I think it was probably a manufacturing defect thing. Also, on that particular one, it wasnt as level as the other. Not a show stopper, but if you need a perfectly level type of mounting situation, I would be careful here.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Great value/easy to install.
Size: 24x6 2Pcs, Color: Black, Size: 24x6 2Pcs, Color: Black
Great product and great value. Easy to install and adds a nice touch to a bathroom.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Easy hanging
Size: 31x7 2Pcs, Color: Black
Great size and easy to hang. Have purchased many for my home.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Look great!
Size: 40x7 2Pcs, Color: Black
Love the way these turned out in my office! I connected 3 shelves in a row across the wall to make one long shelf and it looks great!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2026