Lot 332
Arte Africana
Mali, Burkina Faso, Bwa/ Dafing (?) Wooden mask. Wood, coloured pigments, cordage. Signs of use.
This mask as a whole takes on various animal and spiritual elements: crocodile, antelope, a cockscomb nose (spiritual animal).
Dancing with this mask, one seeks the help of powerful spirits, rivers, the bush and the savannah, putting them in communication with the wearer.
Patina and signs of use.
The mask is in the Yale University archive.
Sitography: https://www.flickr.com/photos/33798388@N07/3589362630/
Measures: 93.0 x 25.0 cm
Starting price: € 500,00
Estimate: € 3.000,00 - 4.000,00
The lot will be auctioned on 01 February starting from 15:00.
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