An ancient anthropo-zoomorphic mask with an articulated mouth covered with animal skin, its projected tubular eyes are framed by its ears which, like its curved horns, evoke the buffalo and its power. Guéré, Wé, Ivory Coast Wood, skin, nails, cord, beautiful patina of use. H. 24.5 cm Provenance : - Former Marcel Évrard collection
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Lot no. 115

An ancient anthropo-zoomorphic mask with an articulated mouth covered with animal skin, its projected tubular eyes are framed by its ears which, like its curved horns, evoke the buffalo and its power. Guéré, Wé, Ivory Coast Wood, skin, nails, cord, beautiful patina of use. H. 24.5 cm Provenance : - Former Marcel Évrard collection

Estimate
€1,000 - €1,500
Result
Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
An ancient anthropo-zoomorphic mask with an articulated mouth covered with animal skin, its projected tubular eyes are framed by its ears which, like its curved horns, evoke the buffalo and its power. Guéré, Wé, Ivory Coast Wood, skin, nails, cord, beautiful patina of use. H. 24.5 cm Provenance : - Former Marcel Évrard collection
Sale
Art from Africa & Oceania
Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris