Ancient and rare Kyasa mask of the Dye, topped by a bun structure and decorated with holes to receive the multitude of feathers that characterizes the headdress of this mask.




See fig 22 page 113 of Die Kunst Der Guro, Ed. Museum Rietberg Zürich, 1985, for a comparable example that also lost its feathers.




Gouro-Bété, Ivory Coast




Wood, black pigment, very nice patina of use




H. 49 cm
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Lot no. 218

Ancient and rare Kyasa mask of the Dye, topped by a bun structure and decorated with holes to receive the multitude of feathers that characterizes the headdress of this mask. See fig 22 page 113 of Die Kunst Der Guro, Ed. Museum Rietberg Zürich, 1985, for a comparable example that also lost its feathers. Gouro-Bété, Ivory Coast Wood, black pigment, very nice patina of use H. 49 cm

Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€1,875
Buyer's premium
28%
Ancient and rare Kyasa mask of the Dye, topped by a bun structure and decorated with holes to receive the multitude of feathers that characterizes the headdress of this mask. See fig 22 page 113 of Die Kunst Der Guro, Ed. Museum Rietberg Zürich, 1985, for a comparable example that also lost its feathers. Gouro-Bété, Ivory Coast Wood, black pigment, very nice patina of use H. 49 cm
Sale Friday 10 June 2022・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 14 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris