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[beadsofparadisenyc]

Fascinated by this Dan / Wobé Initiation Gebande Beggar Mask that is a part of our latest African art and artifacts collection. Brian has been lovingly adding details to each of these items, and learning about them is certainly fascinating. Pieter Jan Vandenhoute, author of “Classification stylistique du masque Dan et Guéré de la Cote d'Ivoire occidentale” (1948), distinguished two large groups of Dan Masks: the Gebande and the Genome. Gebande is the most sacred examples of Dan Masks while Genome is a lower rank of Masks. The classifications relate to the content which the Dan attribute to the Mask, rather than the appearance of the Mask. Gebande Masks can be divided into a series of subgroups and categories, and this particular example is a Beggars’ Mask, whose primary purpose would be to be used in the collection of offerings for ancestors. Hand crafted in forest wood with a decoration of cotton fabric, inlaid with cowry shells and bells in bronze, this example is a true beauty. To read more, see additional pictures, and arrange a viewing or purchase, please follow the link in our profile! #danmask #danmasks #danpeople #danwobe #wobe #wobemask #wobemasks #gebande #cotedivoire #ivorycoast #africanmask #africanart #dantribe #africanartcollector #cowrieshell #mask #learn #maskcollector #decorate #decor #shop #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj51th6v6r1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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someone do an edit of dan as troy bolton and various danpeople (phil, louise, pj, etc) as the rest of the cast in we're all in this together please ill love you forever

[beadsofparadisenyc]

We have a large number of fantastic African art and artifacts, usually perched up high on shelves and when one or some of them come down for a visit, I always try to grab a shot. These three fascinating masks are from the Dan people from 1920’s Côte d’Ivoire and they’d love to be your latest treasured acquisition. ($3800/each) #danmask #danpeople #africanmask #africanmasks #cotedivoire #ivorycoast #1920s #antiquemask #vintagemask #culture #tribal #shop #africanart #africanartifacts #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofpower (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxOEPQMB6mA/?igshid=lelxvtdo0wkx

[beadsofparadisenyc]

Brian collected these gorgeous currency and dowry bracelets in Cote D’Ivoire in the 1980’s, while walking around the local villages with a friend. As they walked around, they’d pass tables with locals displaying all kinds of goods for sale, and that is how he came upon each one of these bracelets representative of the Baule, Djerma and Dan peoples. They’re simply beautiful - you simply must see them in person! (Currency & Dowry bracelets from Cote D’Ivoire, $125 - 450) #cotedivoire #baule #djerma #dantribe #danpeople #africa #bracelet #currencybracelet #dowrybracelet #antique #bronze #handmade #westafrica #culture #tribe #beautiful #interesting #style #fashion #decoration #rare #unique #shop #nyc #unionsquare (at Beads of Paradise NYC)