Lot n° 83
Estimation :
400 - 600
EUR
Result with fees
Result
: 3 145EUR
SENOUFO, Ivory Coast. - Lot 83
SENOUFO, Ivory Coast.
Wood, dark brown patina.
Kpelié or Kodal" dance mask worn during "poro" ritual initiation ceremonies, depicting a narrow human face reminiscent of the "Maitre du visage concave" style. Surrounded by characteristic growths, the face features a prognathic mouth, a straight nose, slit eyes and a spiked crest known as a "kapokier rasp".
Early 20th century.
H. 32 cm.
(Accidents and missing parts).
Provenance: Henri COUILLARD (1904-1984) collection, Vincennes. Then by descent. Corresponds to number 84 of the estate donation made on 21/12/79.
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