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170 - Dan-Yacouba mask Ivory Coast, Man-Biankouma region Material:…
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Dan-Yacouba mask Ivory Coast, Man-Biankouma region Material: Wood, vegetable fibres. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, France. Dimensions: H. 21 cm. This anthropomorphic mask is part of the rich sculptural tradition of the Dan-Yacouba people of western Côte d'Ivoire. Dan-Yacouba peoples of western Côte d'Ivoire. Intended for initiation societies and ritual and ritual events, Dan masks are one of the most emblematic groups in African art. African art. The example on display is striking for the power of its expression and the sobriety of its construction. construction. The face, entirely covered in a deep, glossy black patina, is dominated dominated by a strong, heart-shaped arch of the eyebrows framing large, circular, pierced eyes. pierced eyes. The short, protruding nose is flanked by a wide-open mouth whose strongly create a remarkable effect of volume. This contrast between smooth surfaces This opposition between smooth surfaces and accentuated reliefs gives the whole a particularly strong presence. The hairstyle is suggested by several parallel grooves carved into the top of the mask, while a beard of braided fibres, preserved at the base of the face, reinforces its expressive character. expressive character. The balance of the volumes, the quality of the polishing and the intensity of the patina The balance of the volumes, the quality of the polishing and the intensity of the patina bear witness to particularly meticulous sculpting. With its graphic strength and elegant formal simplicity, this mask perfectly illustrates the aesthetic qualities for which Dan and Yacouba statuary is internationally renowned. Yacouba statuary, where expressiveness, balance and spiritual power come together in the same work. the same work.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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