Anthropo/zoomorphic face mask
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Lot: 151
91 Tribal Art AuctionAnthropo/zoomorphic face mask
Côte d'Ivoire, Wè-Guéré / Kran
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Private New York Collection (1960s) | H: 12.2 inch |
1500 EUR
plus 23 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance |
wood, colour pigments, fabric, plant fibre, metal, The ferocious aspect of this masks accounts for their identification as "war" masks but, according to some newer researchers, they are worn primarily during funerals and, in a "detective" capacity, to single out guilty persons.
