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Premium DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon
133
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¤ WÉ, WOBÉ, GUÉRÉ, IVORY COAST
Important warrior ancestor ma…
See original version (French)
133
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¤ WÉ, WOBÉ, GUÉRÉ, IVORY COAST
Important warrior ancestor ma…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
¤ WÉ, WOBÉ, GUÉRÉ, IVORY COAST
Important warrior ancestor mask made of wood heavily laden with various materials: nails, cowrie shells, horn cloth, skins, plant fibres, chains, bones, gris-gris. The mask has a frightening appearance, although its function is to protect the clan. Some appear at funerals, others to determine a member's guilt, or to bless family members, and many other functions...
First half of the 20th century
H. 34 cm
Spectacular piece with wear and erosion on the inside, indicating its age.
Provenance: private collection
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