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Dan mask Ivory Coast Material : Wood.
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166
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Dan mask Ivory Coast Material : Wood.
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Dan mask Ivory Coast
Material : Wood.
Base included (gallery condition).
Provenance: Private collection, France
Dimensions: H. 24 cm.
This Dan mask has a particularly elegant appearance, characterised by an elongated face with
elongated face with perfectly controlled volumes. The half-closed eyes, stretched under high
The half-closed eyes, stretched out under high superciliary arches, give the whole an expression of calm and restraint. The
wide-open mouth, with finely modelled lips, gives the composition a striking
while the straight nose reinforces the balance of the proportions.
The hairstyle, emphasised by fine vertical incisions and framed by plant braids
which have been preserved in their original state, adds remarkable refinement to the overall effect. The surface, covered
with a deep, glossy black patina, bears witness to long use and highlights the quality of the
quality of the sculpture. A mask of great formal purity, representative of the most beautiful
expressions of Dan art.
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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
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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