A polychrome Bwiti ceremonial mask with characteristic large eyebrow arches and painted white. "Often the masks perform in groups, gesticulating and waving flaming herbal torches. Tsogho, Gabon Wood, polychromy (paintings), nails, rope and fabric, minor accidents, patina of use. H. 32 cm Provenance : Jacques Viault Collection.
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Lot no. 223

A polychrome Bwiti ceremonial mask with characteristic large eyebrow arches and painted white. "Often the masks perform in groups, gesticulating and waving flaming herbal torches. Tsogho, Gabon Wood, polychromy (paintings), nails, rope and fabric, minor accidents, patina of use. H. 32 cm Provenance : Jacques Viault Collection.

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€3,200
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28%
A polychrome Bwiti ceremonial mask with characteristic large eyebrow arches and painted white. "Often the masks perform in groups, gesticulating and waving flaming herbal torches. Tsogho, Gabon Wood, polychromy (paintings), nails, rope and fabric, minor accidents, patina of use. H. 32 cm Provenance : Jacques Viault Collection.
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ARTS OF AFRICA, OCEANIA AND ASIA
Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris