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Dan Dean Gle Mask, Côte d'Ivoire #195Dan Dean Gle Mask, Cte d'Ivoire #195 A magnificent Dan Dean Gle Mask from Cte d'Ivoire, Mid 1900's. Wood, cord, cowry shells, metal, fabric and seeds. Dan Masks present quite traditional features, but can vary depending on the Region. Some constantly appearing features are a quite planar facial structure with a protruding forehead, half closed or wide open circular eyes, and a small full lip extending mouth. The detailed Headdress behind the Mask
- Dan Dean Gle Mask, Côte d'Ivoire #195
- A magnificent Dan Dean Gle Mask from Côte d'Ivoire, Mid 1900's. Wood, cord, cowry shells, metal, fabric and seeds.
- Dan Masks present quite traditional features, but can vary depending on the Region. Some constantly appearing features are a quite planar facial structure with a protruding forehead, half-closed or wide-open circular eyes, and a small full lip extending mouth.
- The detailed Headdress behind the Mask which accompanies the dancer is still attached and intact, and is decorated with cowry shells.
- Measurements: 26×15×7 cm; 10" x 6" approx.
- Condition: Good; fine worn patina.
- Provenance: This Mask comes from the Estate of Cameroon Tradesman, collected in situ around 1970.
- References: RAND AFRICAN ART: Dan - masks
- Bibliography: THE ARTS OF THE DAN IN WEST AFRICA: Eberhard Fischer & Hans Himmelheber and AFRICAN ART IN MOTION: ICON AND ACT IN THE COLLECTION OF KATHERINE CORYTON WHITE: Robert Farris Thompson
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Scholars use the terms Ge and Gle interchangeably to refer both to Dan Masks and to Invisible, Supernatural Spirit Forces that live in the Forest but desire to enter the Civilized World of the Village. The only way they can do this, the Dan believe, is through Masquerade and Ritual Dance.In order for a Gle to be embodied during a Masquerade, an initiated member of a Dan Men's Society must have a dream that reveals the exact nature of the Gle, its intended function, and the Masquerade through which the Gle would manifest. The Council of Elders, once they are told of the dream, decides whether the Masquerade Ensemble should be created for that man to wear and perform.
The wooden Gle Mask is accompanied by a full-body costume constructed of raffia, feathers and fur. It is believed that each Gle Mask has its own personality, preferences, dance and speech patterns and is given a personal name. The wearer of the mask takes on all of these qualities during the Masquerade. Having come from the dark, mysterious Realm of the Forest, a Gle Mask attached to a Spirit is believed to be unpredictable. Therefore, an attendant always accompanies the Gle Masquerader to control it and interpret its speech.
Gle can be divided into two categories: that of Dean Gle, which is a gentle, peaceful Gle Mask without a gender, but whose qualities are thought of as Feminine.The other category is that of Bu Gle, which is the War Gle named after the sound of a gunshot, whose qualities are thought of as Masculine.The Dean Gle Mask represents an Idealized Version of Dan Beauty. It is characterized by narrow eyes, an oval shape face, a smooth forehead, and a mouth slightly open, sometimes to expose inserted teeth. Dean Gle's functions are to teach, entertain and nurture.
Bu Gle masks are designed to frighten. Their eyes are depicted as protruding tubes and the surface of the face has boldly projecting angles. The most powerful Bu Gle masks are decorated with animal and Ritual deposits/ attachments such a bone and fur.
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★★★★★ 4
A good read
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Multiple points of view. 3 Alpha men and an Omega male. She is a Beta in training for a new program placing betas in Alpha/Omega packs. Mila is only doing the program for the money to take care of her dad. She wasn't expecting to fall for a pack but when she sees this packs Omega she is done for. There is just something about him. His Alphas are good looking as well. Too bad she is hiding a secret and their government is acting shady. I liked it and can't wait to see where their story goes.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2023
★★★★★ 3
Slightly repetitive but I did love some things
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I love this type of story. And omegaverse is one of my all time favorite genres. But there are a few things that pulled me out of my enjoyment while I was reading. It was repetitive at times as well as struggled with telling not showing. So we didn’t always feel like we were experiencing things with the main character. There were also some plot holes but they may still be answered in part 2.
Now this isn’t to be said I didn’t enjoy parts of the story. I loved the almost instant love between Mila and Oliver. And how he started changing around her.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
★★★★★ 5
delightful read
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What a delightful read. The characters are awesome, the plot was so good, I loved it. I was intrigued and it kept me wanting more. Told in multiple pov, the book sucks you in and doesn’t let go. I cannot wait to read the next book.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
★★★★★ 4
not bad
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I loved the plot of this book. The characters just didn’t have a lot of depth. The connections and “love” just weren’t communicated very well in the writing. The author didn’t write the sweet psycho trope very well at all either. Lachlan was just a mess of a character.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2023
★★★★★ 5
A Beta Worth Rooting For
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In Spare, Violet Fox flips the omegaverse on its head, giving us a Beta heroine determined to make her mark. Joining the Beta Trials to support her sick father, she's thrown into a pack that doesn't want her, especially the possessive Alphas.
But here's the twist: their sweet Omega turns out to be her scent match. Cue the angst, forbidden tension, and a slow-burn romance that will make your heart ache in the best way.
Violet Fox delivers an emotional, refreshing take on the genre, proving Betas aren't "spares." They're stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025