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Dance mask showing the face of a savannah genie, a buffalo m…
See original version (French)
132
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Dance mask showing the face of a savannah genie, a buffalo m…
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €500
Voluntary lot
Description
Dance mask
showing the face of a savannah genie, a buffalo man, with dynamic expressiveness. The temples and cheeks are decorated with scarification marks carved in relief.
Wood, old brown patina and marks of use.
Igbo, Nigeria
56 × 20 cm
plinth
This mask was used during festive or ritual ceremonies to invoke the protective forces associated with the spirit of the buffalo, a symbol of power and fertility.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
A journey through the continents
Auction location
Auction time
06/04/2026 at 12:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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