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Descrizione : The round, tubular protruding eyes of this Dan mask distinguish it as a representation of Gunyege, a spirit known for its extraordinary speed. In the northern Dan region, these masks are central to highly competitive races held during the dry season. Masked runners compete against unmasked adversaries; if a masked runner is caught, he must pass the mask to the winner, who then personifies the spirit as the community’s champion. The mask's surface is shiny, the result of repeated applications of organic materials—including food, oils, and occasionally sacrificial offerings—which soften its facial planes. A lustrous, dark finish was achieved through vegetable dyes and oils, typical of the "idealized" Dan aesthetic but rendered here with the masculine aggression suited for competition. A hole on the top once secured tufts of hair while the perforations along the ridge fastened a cloth headband, to keep the mask secure during the race.
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