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an image of a wooden figurine on a white backgrounda wooden sculpture of a bird on a white backgroundan image of a wooden sculpture of a man ' s face on a white backgroundpair of carved wooden birds on a white surface with a white backgroundan image of a close up of a pair of shoes on a tablea small metal object that looks like a froga wooden toilet with a wooden seat on a white surfacea wooden object that is sitting on a white surfacea wooden object with a hole in the middle of it
Yssoire Enchères

413 - A zoomorphic mask carved from wood and painted in multiple c…
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Estimate €20 - €50
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Description
A zoomorphic mask carved from wood and painted in multiple colours, with an elongated shape depicting a stylised bird; the body is rendered in three dimensions with circular eyes in relief, a protruding beak, lateral wings and geometric extensions decorated with herringbone patterns, triangular panels and solid areas of black, red and golden ochre, the hollowed-out reverse side featuring peripheral perforations and a suspension cord; an African work of ritual inspiration reminiscent of West African zoomorphic masks, 20th century (dimensions 56 x 20 cm – wear and tear, cracks, chips, missing sections, lifting and significant loss of polychromy, signs of use, soiling, replacement suspension cord, sold as is)
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About the sale JULY AUCTION: furniture – paintings – jewellery – works of art, collectables and curiosities
Auction location
Auction time 07/06/2026 at 10:30 AM
Ref. : 230379 - 25
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