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Description : West Africa, probably Baoulé people of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), ca. 18th to 19th centuries CE. This is a dark wood mask with a heavy, squared-off browline and long, also squared-off nose, there is a mouth opening on the bottom. Carved as part of the mask are two ears that give a strong simian impression. There is a line of drilled holes around the back edges of the mask, the eyes are also hollowed out. The Baoulé are one of the largest ethnic groups in coastal West Africa and they are renowned mask makers. A mask with a similar facial style is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and is believed to represent an individual. This mask seems more stylized and may have been part of a ceremony celebrating animal/human spiritual duality, a common theme in traditional West African cultures. Size: 5.25 L x 8 W x 13.5 H (13.3 cm x 20.3 cm x 34.3 cm). Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick Collection, Los Altos CA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #112134
Prix: 280.13 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 500 USD-800 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 137C
Titre : West African Wood Simian Mask
Condition report : Nice patina with expected surface wear. Intact and in excellent condition.
Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente , Louisville, US 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Ancient, Ethnographic Art - Arnovick, Piscopo
Date de la vente : 16/02/2016 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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