Anthropomorphic face mask
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Lot: 179
98th AuctionAnthropomorphic face mask
Côte d'Ivoire, Dan / Kran
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Yves Créhalet, Paris, France | H: 9.6 inch |
2000 EUR
plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, encrusted patina in places, base
Mask with tubular eyes and two mouths, the lower one filled with blackish mass and fitted with single teeth. The forehead protrudes widely, the cheeks are bulging. The mask combines features of different mask types, "bagle", "bugle" and "kagle".
