Anthropo-zoomorphic mask with double eyes and two pairs of horns, one of which curves inward and is almost hidden by the thick beard of braided hair. It still wears its small protective "fetish" bags attached above the forehead, which is marked by a median scarification. The interior of the mask, which is particularly well sculpted, and its articulated jaw are marked with a deep patina, testifying to numerous dances and ceremonies. 

Guéré, Wé, Ivory Coast

Wood, braided hair, polychromy, fabrics, nails and braided vegetable fiber cord, accident and visible lack on a small horn, very beautiful patina of use

H. 32 cm



Provenance :

- Former Marcel Évrard collection
Live Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 113

Anthropo-zoomorphic mask with double eyes and two pairs of horns, one of which curves inward and is almost hidden by the thick beard of braided hair. It still wears its small protective "fetish" bags attached above the forehead, which is marked by a median scarification. The interior of the mask, which is particularly well sculpted, and its articulated jaw are marked with a deep patina, testifying to numerous dances and ceremonies. Guéré, Wé, Ivory Coast Wood, braided hair, polychromy, fabrics, nails and braided vegetable fiber cord, accident and visible lack on a small horn, very beautiful patina of use H. 32 cm Provenance : - Former Marcel Évrard collection

Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
Anthropo-zoomorphic mask with double eyes and two pairs of horns, one of which curves inward and is almost hidden by the thick beard of braided hair. It still wears its small protective "fetish" bags attached above the forehead, which is marked by a median scarification. The interior of the mask, which is particularly well sculpted, and its articulated jaw are marked with a deep patina, testifying to numerous dances and ceremonies. Guéré, Wé, Ivory Coast Wood, braided hair, polychromy, fabrics, nails and braided vegetable fiber cord, accident and visible lack on a small horn, very beautiful patina of use H. 32 cm Provenance : - Former Marcel Évrard collection
Sale Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris