An ancient anthropo-zoomorphic comb mask from the Ntomo initiation society, with an endearing, smiling presence. Bambara, Mali Wood, visible damage and missing parts, beautiful oozing patina from use. Height: 42cm Provenance: Enchères Rive Gauche, Paris, September 8, 2011, n°195 Stéphane Kurc Collection, Paris
Live Thursday 28 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 97

An ancient anthropo-zoomorphic comb mask from the Ntomo initiation society, with an endearing, smiling presence. Bambara, Mali Wood, visible damage and missing parts, beautiful oozing patina from use. Height: 42cm Provenance: Enchères Rive Gauche, Paris, September 8, 2011, n°195 Stéphane Kurc Collection, Paris

Estimate
€800 - €1,200
Result
€1,300
Buyer's premium
30%
An ancient anthropo-zoomorphic comb mask from the Ntomo initiation society, with an endearing, smiling presence. Bambara, Mali Wood, visible damage and missing parts, beautiful oozing patina from use. Height: 42cm Provenance: Enchères Rive Gauche, Paris, September 8, 2011, n°195 Stéphane Kurc Collection, Paris
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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