COTE D'IVOIRE, Dan

Traditional dance mask 

Made of hardwood, with a long beak-shaped nose, Toma/ Kono influence. 

The spirit of the bird and the monkey can be found here. 

The round eyes were probably metal-ringed and the lower jaw was dressed with common hair.

Old patina of use.

H. 25 - W.: 16.5 cm.

Slits.
Timed Sunday 26 April 2020・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 27

COTE D'IVOIRE, Dan Traditional dance mask Made of hardwood, with a long beak-shaped nose, Toma/ Kono influence. The spirit of the bird and the monkey can be found here. The round eyes were probably metal-ringed and the lower jaw was dressed with common hair. Old patina of use. H. 25 - W.: 16.5 cm. Slits.

Estimate
€1,200 - €1,500
Result
Not communicated
Buyer's premium
24%
COTE D'IVOIRE, Dan Traditional dance mask Made of hardwood, with a long beak-shaped nose, Toma/ Kono influence. The spirit of the bird and the monkey can be found here. The round eyes were probably metal-ringed and the lower jaw was dressed with common hair. Old patina of use. H. 25 - W.: 16.5 cm. Slits.
Sale Sunday 26 April 2020・20:00 (Europe/Paris)
Sale location coming soon 7, rue Drouot 75009 Paris