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Description
BAMANA, Mali. Carved and engraved wood, dark patina. Zoomorphic ‘Ciwara Kun’ crest mask, schematically depicting the combination of two animals: a hippotrague antelope, towering over a quadruped identified as an aardvark, according to J.-P. Colleyn’s analysis. First third of the 20th century. H.: 49 cm. Expert: Christian Hervé NJIENSI
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About the sale MODERN PAINTINGS – 20TH-CENTURY DECORATIVE ARTS – ARCHAEOLOGY – ASIAN ARTS – AFRICAN ARTS
Auction location
Auction time 10/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
Ref. : 90173 - 8
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