Mask decorated with a stylized beard in polychrome triangles sculpted on the same plane from which four very elegant horns fall. This mask was undoubtedly carved in the first part of the 20th century, typical of the Yohoure masks of the Je or Lo region, with prominent cheekbones and a small, round, expressive mouth. It seems to have been ritually removed, but it has not been danced in spite of the old and beautiful traditional carving inside, and the obvious oxidation of the wood is also evidence of its age. Yohoure, Ivory Coast Wood, polychromy, accidents, visible restoration in the upper part in the center, central horns (broken and glued), wear, beautiful patina and beautiful oxidation, an old collection label indicates "6a". H. 37 cm Provenance: - Former Marcel Évrard collection
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€3,328
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28%
Mask decorated with a stylized beard in polychrome triangles sculpted on the same plane from which four very elegant horns fall. This mask was undoubtedly carved in the first part of the 20th century, typical of the Yohoure masks of the Je or Lo region, with prominent cheekbones and a small, round, expressive mouth. It seems to have been ritually removed, but it has not been danced in spite of the old and beautiful traditional carving inside, and the obvious oxidation of the wood is also evidence of its age.
Yohoure, Ivory Coast
Wood, polychromy, accidents, visible restoration in the upper part in the center, central horns (broken and glued), wear, beautiful patina and beautiful oxidation, an old collection label indicates "6a".
H. 37 cm
Provenance:
- Former Marcel Évrard collection
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