This mask is made by the Dan people of the Ivory Coast. This is a "racing" mask and it had an intended purpose; to be worn during racing ceremonies. It features an oblong shaped head, two eye holes, a pronounced nose and lips, and a pointed chin. There are barely any features on this mask. There are drilled holes on the sides of the mask. Masks are the most important art form of the Dan people. They refer to the masks as gle or ge, which refer to both the physical mark and individual spirits the mask is believed to embody during performances. As all Dan masks are sacred, they do not represent these spirits, they are these spirits.
