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an old wooden mask on a white surface with a long bearda piece of bread that is sitting on a standan image of a wooden mask hanging on a wall
Rossini

127 - DAN, Côte d’Ivoire / Liberia
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Estimate €150 - €200
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Description
DAN, Côte d’Ivoire / Liberia Anthropomorphic mask with an articulated jaw Carved wood with a reddish-brown patina, animal skin, tufts of hair and cord. An elongated face with a high, domed forehead, and raised brow ridges surmounting eyes marked by circular openings. A long, straight nose with a sharp bridge, flat cheeks and a decoration of parallel grooves following the lateral contours of the face. The lower part consists of a hinged jaw, covered with animal skin. Fixing holes and ties preserved on the reverse. H.: 29.5 cm. Provenance: According to information provided by the family, this mask is believed to have been collected by André Del Lallemand whilst on assignment in West Africa, most likely during the 1920s. As the Dan people have historically been settled in a region now divided mainly between western Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia, the mask may have been acquired during one of his stays in Africa. It was subsequently kept in André Del Lallemand’s family and passed down through the generations to the current owner. A Knight of the Legion of Honour, holder of the Military Medal and the War Cross, Chief Warrant Officer André Del Lallemand of the Colonial Infantry undertook several campaigns and overseas postings during his career, notably in Africa, before also serving in French Indochina.
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About the sale CLASSICAL ART, Asian collection, antique paintings & works of art
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Auction time 11/04/2026 at 2:00 PM
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