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. |
