Description : Wood, brown patinated
Hombori Mountains, West Africa, 1st third 20th century
Dogon people
Dancing mask with horns
Mounting availbale
Dimensions: 102 x 96 cm (length x width)
Very good condition
Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU.This traditional dance mask of the ethnic group Dogon, has two female figures as horns and presumably served in fertility dances. The Dogon are also well known under the name Dogo, Dogom, Habba or Kado Kaddo, Kibisi or Tombo for their traditional craftsmanship. Above all, the masks of the Dogon are known and famous as an example of traditional African art in Western art circles in the 20th century.
The Dogon mask is in very good condition with minimal signs of age and wear. There is a mounting at the back side. The dimensions are 102 x 96 cm (length x width). (asi)
Literature:
Tom Phillips, AFRICA - Die Kunst eines Kontinents (Ausstellungskatalog, Prestel), p. 505.
Fondation Dapper, DOGON, (1995).
Jacques Kerchache, Jean-Lois Paudrat, Lucien.
Ste'phan, L`ART.
AFRICAIN (1988), p. 30. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Prix: 0.00 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 2240 EUR-2800 EUR🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 57 Titre : Dogon Dance Mask Dimensions : 102 x 96 cm
102 x 96 cm Auctionata Paddle8 AG, Salle de vente
, Berlin, DE🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : #213: Ancient, Islamic & Tribal Art Date de la vente : 20/04/2015🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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