Portrait mask "ndoma" of the "mblo" group
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92nd Tribal Art AuctionPortrait mask "ndoma" of the "mblo" group
Côte d'Ivoire, Baule
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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French Collection | H: 10.8 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, base
"Mblo" masks appear on the so-called "gbagba" dances, which are performed on special occasions for entertainment. Most portrait masks "ndoma" can be recognized by their facial features, their hairstyles, and their scarifications as depictions of known men and women - even if there is no likeness according to our western conception of a portrait.