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Estimate €600 - €800
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Description
KWÈLÉ Pipibudzè mask. 20th century. Height: 30 cm. Light-coloured wood with a dark patina around the edges and a crusty patina of white kaolin and ochre on the inside of the face. Above the skull, a wicker fastening allows the mask to be hung up: it could be worn or suspended. Below the chin, a wooden beard is encircled by cord. The eyes are almond-shaped (resembling coffee beans), whilst the eyebrows and mouth are merely suggested by dotted lines. The ears are adorned with earrings. Provenance: Pierre Redouin Collection. Description: The face features a heart-shaped form typical of the Kwèlé world.
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About the sale The Breath of the Spirits: The Collection of Pierre Redouin and Others
Auction location
Auction time 09/24/2026 at 2:30 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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