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BIARRITZ ENCHERES

Estimate €100 - €150
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Description
DANCE MASK Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. Guere ethnic group. 20th century. Polychrome wood. H.: approx. 40 cm. Dance mask with a human face, featuring a large, slightly parted mouth with metal teeth, a large, broad nose, tubular eyes and a domed forehead. The area around the face is made of leather, fabric and hair. 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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