An ancient and beautiful mask of strong expressiveness, with round circled eyes, and decorated with a large median scarification carved in relief on the forehead, its two large arches carved in hollow.

Dan, Ivory Coast

Wood, iron, relics of an old ochre pigment, small visible old accidents, wear and tear, very nice patina.

H. 22 cm



Provenance :

Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
Live Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 111

An ancient and beautiful mask of strong expressiveness, with round circled eyes, and decorated with a large median scarification carved in relief on the forehead, its two large arches carved in hollow. Dan, Ivory Coast Wood, iron, relics of an old ochre pigment, small visible old accidents, wear and tear, very nice patina. H. 22 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.

Estimate
€2,500 - €3,500
Result
€4,480
Buyer's premium
28%
An ancient and beautiful mask of strong expressiveness, with round circled eyes, and decorated with a large median scarification carved in relief on the forehead, its two large arches carved in hollow. Dan, Ivory Coast Wood, iron, relics of an old ochre pigment, small visible old accidents, wear and tear, very nice patina. H. 22 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
Sale Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris