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Hôtel des Ventes de Troyes
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Dan-Yacouba mask Man-Biankouma region, western Côte d'Ivoire…
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239
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Dan-Yacouba mask Man-Biankouma region, western Côte d'Ivoire…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Dan-Yacouba mask Man-Biankouma region, western Côte d'Ivoire
Material: Wood, fibres.
Base included (gallery condition).
Provenance: Private collection, France
Dimensions: H. 23 cm (30 cm with stand)
Dan-Yacouba mask characterised by a remarkable formal sobriety and great visual power.
visual power. The face is dominated by a high, perfectly balanced ovoid forehead,
is organised around large circular openings and a deeply sculpted geometric mouth that
The face is dominated by a high, perfectly balanced ovoid forehead.
The purity of the volumes, the elegance of the central line and the dark patina, shiny in places
the quality of the sculpture. The fibre border preserved at the base
further enhances the authenticity and presence of the work.
In its simplicity, the harmony of its proportions and the strength of its expression, this mask
mask aptly illustrates the refined aesthetic of the Dan-Yacouba workshops, where a few
essential forms are enough to create a particularly striking presence.
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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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