Anthropomorphic face mask "bagle" or "zakpai" ("fire guardian")
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Lot: 237
94th Tribal Art AuctionAnthropomorphic face mask "bagle" or "zakpai" ("fire guardian")
Côte d'Ivoire, Dan
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Bruno Frey, Arnay le Duc, France | H: 9.8 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, pigments, fibres, various drilled holes, base
Prevalent amongst the Western Dan, the "bagle" mask is worn to entertain through a range of aesthetically pleasing dances, skits and mimes.
Fischer, Eberhard & Hans Himmelheber, Die Kunst der Dan, Zürich 1976, p. 86
