Hôtel des Ventes de Troyes
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Dan-Yacouba mask, Dan-Yacouba culture, Ivory Coast
Region: N…
See original version (French)
317
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Dan-Yacouba mask, Dan-Yacouba culture, Ivory Coast
Region: N…
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
Dan-Yacouba mask, Dan-Yacouba culture, Ivory Coast
Region: Northern Dan, Mountain region, Man-Biankouma.
Provenance: private collection, France.
Materials: Carved wood, vegetable fibres.
Height: 25 cm
Presentation: Presented with base, in gallery condition.
This remarkable Dan-Yacouba mask captivates by the finesse of its execution and the intensity of its
expression. The perfectly mastered volumes, the subtle modelling of the face and the circular gaze
circular gaze give the piece an almost sculptural presence, evoking in its sobriety and balance
modern Western sculpture. The deep, silky, even patina
and homogeneous, testifies to an ancient use and a great aesthetic refinement, making of this work a very beautiful synthesis
a beautiful synthesis of ritual strength and formal elegance.
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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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