a carved wooden head of a man on a black base
KÂ- MONDO / KAPANDJI MORHANGE

56 - Central element of a supporting post from a ceremonial house…
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
Central element of a supporting post from a ceremonial house, decorated with a relief mask bearing a melancholic expression. Hardwood with a very old brown patina. Bambara people, Mali. H.: 70 cm. Provenance: the collection of Pierre Marcabru, journalist and theatre critic. Founder of ‘Le Masque et la Plume’, who acquired it from Duperrier, on Rue des Beaux-Arts in Paris, in the 1970s. Upon specific request, the lot may be transported free of charge to our warehouse in Buc, or to our Paris premises (for small lots). See general terms and conditions of sale.
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About the sale Antique and modern paintings, prints, furniture and works of art from the 16th century to the present day
Auction location
Auction time 08/28/2026 at 2:00 PM
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