An important ancient scarified dance mask with cowrie shells for the eyes and pegged wooden tenons for the teeth. Boki, Nigeria Wood, cowrie shells, nails, plant fibers, leather, pigments, visible accidents and small missing pieces, very fine old patina. Height: 39cm Provenance: Réginald Groux Collection, Paris Réginald Groux Collection, Paris
Result
€1,690
Buyer's premium
30%
An important ancient scarified dance mask with cowrie shells for the eyes and pegged wooden tenons for the teeth.
Boki, Nigeria
Wood, cowrie shells, nails, plant fibers, leather, pigments, visible accidents and small missing pieces, very fine old patina.
Height: 39cm
Provenance: Réginald Groux Collection, Paris
Réginald Groux Collection, Paris
Sale
Thursday 28 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 9 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris