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Pierre Bergé & Associés
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Geledé mask with smiling juvenile face
Wood with honey patin…
See original version (French)
77
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Geledé mask with smiling juvenile face
Wood with honey patin…
See original version (French)
Estimate €500 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
Geledé mask with smiling juvenile face
Wood with honey patina, remains of brown patina, internal signs of use
Yoruba, Nigeria, first half of the 20th century
H_19 cm W_30 cm
Geledé masks are used in public ceremonies linked to the society of the same name, to honour and appease feminine forces, particularly those associated with mothers and ancestors. Worn during ritual dances, they combine expressiveness and balance of form. The youthful, appeased face conjures up an idealised image, associated with social harmony and group cohesion.
Provenance :
- Acquired from the Klejman Gallery, New York (according to information provided by the family) - Expert: Serge REYNES
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Antonio Segui Collection: last memories
Auction location
Auction time
06/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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