Masque facial anthropho-/zoomorphe
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91e vente aux enchères Tribal ArtMasque facial anthropho-/zoomorphe
Côte d'Ivoire, Wè-Guéré / Kran
Provenance | Taille | Prix d’appel / Prix d'Estimation |
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Private New York Collection (1960s) | H: 31 cm | Cet objet n’est plus disponible. |
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.