Lot 143
Arte Africana
Portrait mask, Baule Ivory Coast
Wooden mask in dark patina with elegant features. This mask belongs to the Baule tradition of the so-called portrait masks used during the dances of the Mblo celebrations. An idealized female face is here represented with various symmetrical scarifications and the mouth open in a circle.
Provenance: Italian private collection, acquired in the early '70s from a historical French collection formed around the 40s of the last century.
Measures: 33.0 x 22.0 cm
Starting price: € 1.000,00
Estimate: € 3.000,00 - 3.500,00
The lot will be auctioned on 07 October starting from 17:00.
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