Dan-Kran (also Dan-Ngere or Dan-Wé)

Guro masks are dancing masks, and their masquerade is well known in West African villages. They are used for entertainment and to represent social roles. Male dancers don masks and dance competitions are held between neighboring villages.

Numerous intricate details adorn this downsized African mask. it presents a face A delicate feature crowned by a braid defined by a spiked tiara. The patina is dark, shiny, and spotty With granular ochre residues. These Baule portrait masks ndoma are one of the oldest Baule artistic traditions Often represents an idealized character, with characteristics that appear at the end Entertainment dance ceremony. Depending on the region, these are called bedwo, ngblo, mblo, adjussu etc...Each of these masks is characterized by the choice of hairstyle, location and scars, etc... Also known as Gbagba, they embody the qualities of bravery or integrity of an elegant young girl or man prestigious. A new generation is gradually replacing these Mblo dances, some call them Gbagba A village that retains most of the old customs, the mask of Kpan Kpan dance uplifts the society The subject or related to a political project.

The Danes are an agricultural people living in western Côte d'Ivoire and the hinterland of Liberia. They have a large number of masked figures representing the spirit of the jungle who serve various social, political and religious functions. Although 11 separate mask types can be distinguished according to formal criteria, these types cannot be assigned to specific functions because the meaning of masks has changed over time. The Danes have gained notoriety in the region for their entertainment festivals, which were originally village ceremonies but are now mostly performed for tourists. During these performances, masked performers dance on stilts. Created by the Kran group, the Kaogle mask is distinguished by its arched cheekbones, triangular nose, and broad, prominent forehead and mouth. This mask in particular is different in that its rectangular eyes protrude from the lower layer of the mask. Such eyes are often characteristic of Dan's neighbors, the Kiel tribe. Other features, such as the interplay of emptiness and mass and the sharp forehead stump, are reminiscent of the work of the nearby Bete tribe. Of course, this mask reveals the artistic influence of each tribe on the other. Khao Lak masks are traditionally used to create a festive atmosphere among the audience before the main festival begins. While this mask once attracted many concerned villagers, today it amazes us with its extraordinary beauty.