An ancient and beautiful mask with slit eyes, rounded forehead and slightly protruding cheekbones. The brow bones are sculpted in a symmetrical way, creating a slight hollow in the forehead crease, overhanging the eyes formerly covered with metal.

Dan, Ivory Coast

Wood, small visible old accidents and a lack at the top of the back, very nice patina of use.

H. 22,5 cm



Provenance :

Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
Live Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 108

An ancient and beautiful mask with slit eyes, rounded forehead and slightly protruding cheekbones. The brow bones are sculpted in a symmetrical way, creating a slight hollow in the forehead crease, overhanging the eyes formerly covered with metal. Dan, Ivory Coast Wood, small visible old accidents and a lack at the top of the back, very nice patina of use. H. 22,5 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.

Result
€1,536
Buyer's premium
28%
An ancient and beautiful mask with slit eyes, rounded forehead and slightly protruding cheekbones. The brow bones are sculpted in a symmetrical way, creating a slight hollow in the forehead crease, overhanging the eyes formerly covered with metal. Dan, Ivory Coast Wood, small visible old accidents and a lack at the top of the back, very nice patina of use. H. 22,5 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
Sale Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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