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107 - Baglé mask with tubular eyes Wood with minor surface wear an…
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Estimate €300 - €500
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Description
Baglé mask with tubular eyes Wood with minor surface wear and signs of ageing, old traces of domestic use Dan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire 21.5 x 13.5 cm Baglé masks form part of the ceremonial repertoire of the Dan peoples of Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia. Recognisable by their elongated faces, low foreheads and tubular eyes, they were used during festivals and communal events linked to village life. Some traditions recount that the wearer would adopt a dramatic and agitated demeanour, reinforcing the theatrical nature of these ritual appearances. The concave contours of the face and the powerful composition of the gaze lend this mask a particularly striking visual presence.
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About the sale Journey Across the Continents (sale without live performance)
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Auction time 09/10/2026 at 1:00 PM
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