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
Live Thursday 28 November 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 166

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