Liberia, 5.7499721, -9.36585241800/2012Poro society mask created by the Dan people of Liberia.Poro is a secret society for men. Secret societies in Africa are often responsible for maintaining the religious traditions and ceremonies, as well as social and political order within a tribe. There are Poro societies among many different tribes in Africa. Each group has their own style of mask.Gift of Al and Dana Henderson to the Tubman African American Museum.image/jpeghttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Dan (African people)--LiberiaMasks--LiberiaSecret societies--LiberiaRites and ceremonies--LiberiaWoodworkFiberworkArt, Dan--LiberiaHenderson, Al--Art collectionsHenderson, Dana--Art collectionsMetal-workShells in artFur in artPoro society maskStillImage