A lot of two bwiti masks, one of which has an old headdress (damaged) made of vegetable fibers but has not danced, and the other having danced.

Tsogho, Gabon

Wood, polychromy, vegetable fibers, patina of use.

H. 21 and 26 cm



Provenance :

Jacques Viault Collection.
Live Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 216

A lot of two bwiti masks, one of which has an old headdress (damaged) made of vegetable fibers but has not danced, and the other having danced. Tsogho, Gabon Wood, polychromy, vegetable fibers, patina of use. H. 21 and 26 cm Provenance : Jacques Viault Collection.

Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€3,200
Buyer's premium
28%
A lot of two bwiti masks, one of which has an old headdress (damaged) made of vegetable fibers but has not danced, and the other having danced. Tsogho, Gabon Wood, polychromy, vegetable fibers, patina of use. H. 21 and 26 cm Provenance : Jacques Viault Collection.
Sale Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris