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DAN FEMALE FIGURE (Lü Me) Ivory Coast Wood and cord H.60cm NOTE Within Dan society, sculptures portraying women hold esteemed status, enhancing the reputation of both their owners and the subjects depicted. Among the most prized expressions of Dan art, these sculptures are often commissioned by men to honour their most revered wives. While regarded as portraits of the depicted women, these sculptures also reflect broader Dan ideals of feminine beauty, as evidenced by this piece and other examples.
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DAN FEMALE FIGURE (Lü Me) Ivory Coast Wood and cord H.60
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