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Dan Gunyege Mask A

Dan Gunyege Mask A

DAN GUNYE GE MASK - sold

Tribe: Dan
Country: Liberia
Material: Wood, fiber, metal.
Size: 12" Tall x 6" Wide
The Gunyeya mask of the Dan is also known as the 'runners mask', has a pointed face and circlar eyes. It's wearer was pursued by an unmasked runner and, if caught, the unmasked runner wears the mask and is, in turn, pursued. Historically these races were to train men to fight and agility.