A miniature mask, portable altar, protection and mark of belonging of a former mask bearer of the Poro society, decorated with Diomandé scarifications, having kept its ritual "charge". Toma, Republic of Guinea or Liberia Wood, sacrificial material, very fine old patina. Height: 15.5cm Provenance: Jacques Viault Collection Jacques Viault Collection
Live Thursday 28 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 11

A miniature mask, portable altar, protection and mark of belonging of a former mask bearer of the Poro society, decorated with Diomandé scarifications, having kept its ritual "charge". Toma, Republic of Guinea or Liberia Wood, sacrificial material, very fine old patina. Height: 15.5cm Provenance: Jacques Viault Collection Jacques Viault Collection

Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€1,950
Buyer's premium
30%
A miniature mask, portable altar, protection and mark of belonging of a former mask bearer of the Poro society, decorated with Diomandé scarifications, having kept its ritual "charge". Toma, Republic of Guinea or Liberia Wood, sacrificial material, very fine old patina. Height: 15.5cm Provenance: Jacques Viault Collection Jacques Viault Collection
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ARTS D'AFRIQUE ET D'OCÉANIE
Thursday 28 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris