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165 - Dan mask Ivory Coast Material : Wood.
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
Dan mask Ivory Coast Material : Wood. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, France Dimensions: H. 24 cm. This anthropomorphic Dan mask is characterised by a particularly powerful construction dominated by a masterfully domed forehead, which gives the whole piece an immediate presence and remarkable plastic intensity. This large, smooth surface animated by a deep brown-black patina of use, dialogues with narrow half-closed eyes whose restrained expression contrasts with the vigour of the overall modelling. The exceptionally well-developed mouth is the real focal point of the composition. composition. Its thick, widely-projected lips occupy the space with a rare boldness creating a powerful interplay of shadow and volume. Combined with the short, protruding nose and the pronounced superciliary arches, it gives rise to a face of great expressive force expressive force, where formal balance and assertive character are happily combined. The elegance of the sculpture lies in its ability to magnify a few essential volumes. volumes. The ample forehead, the eyes reduced to fine slits and the generously proportioned mouth generous proportions make up a work of remarkable aesthetic coherence. The patina patina, shiny in places and softened by time, further underlines the quality and the age of the object. The mastery of its volumes and the intensity of its presence make this mask one of the most the most seductive expressions of Dan art, where simplicity of form and emotional power emotional power achieve a particularly successful balance. Mask
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
Auction location
Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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