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DE BAECQUE et Associés - Lyon
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SENOUFO, IVORY COAST Wooden zoomorphic helmet mask with brow…
See original version (French)
137
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SENOUFO, IVORY COAST Wooden zoomorphic helmet mask with brow…
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €500
Voluntary lot
Description
SENOUFO, IVORY COAST
Wooden zoomorphic helmet mask with brown patina and traces, cracks and erosions of age and long ritual use. It represents a hybrid animal with a powerful mouth showing its fangs. It was worn by members of Poro society for funerals, devotions to ancestors and to honour the elders. Early 20th century.
P. 36 cm. Diam. 25 cm approx.
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