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BIARRITZ ENCHERES

Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
DANCE MASK Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. Guere ethnic group. 20th century. Polychrome wood. H.: approx. 40 cm. A dance mask with a human face, featuring a slightly parted mouth with metal teeth, a large, flat nose, bulging eyes and a rounded forehead. The area around the face is made up of wooden teeth, fabric, upholstery tacks and cartouches. These masks were used during funeral ceremonies and could also act as ‘detective masks’ by identifying a person guilty of crimes. – Expert: Laurent DODIER
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About the sale Autumn collections
Auction location
Auction time 11/05/2026 at 2:30 PM
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