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En træmaske fra Côte d'Ivoire af Bassa-folket, med stand; autentisk; i rimelig stand; vægt 1,5 kg; højde 29 cm; Proveniens inkluderet.
Beskrivelse fra sælger
Mask Bassa, Danané Region, Côte d'Ivoire,
Wood, incl stand.
This finely carved Bassa mask is distinguished by its elongated, tapering face and calm, introspective expression. Narrow slit eyes beneath heavy eyelids, a long triangular nose, and slightly parted projecting lips create a restrained yet powerful presence. Delicate cross-hatched scarification extends across the forehead and down the bridge of the nose, while carefully carved ears project naturally from the sides of the face. The elaborate coiffure, composed of deeply grooved radiating ridges, forms a sculptural crown above the high forehead. The rich, dark patina, together with traces of wear, reflects prolonged ritual use and handling.
Bassa masks are among the rarest mask traditions of the Upper Guinea Coast and are admired for their refinement and understated elegance. Often referred to as geh-naw masks, they are characterised by their compact proportions, elongated pointed chin, narrow slit eyes, smooth facial modelling, and distinctive ridged coiffure. Unlike many neighbouring Dan masks, Bassa examples favour serenity and balance over dramatic expression, embodying ideals of dignity, composure, and inner strength.
These masks were associated with men's initiation societies and appeared during initiation ceremonies, public celebrations, and the reception of distinguished visitors. Worn attached to a basketry framework concealed beneath a full costume, they represented protective spirits whose performances reinforced social order, moral values, and communal identity. Their exceptional sculptural quality and rarity have made authentic Bassa masks among the most sought-after works of West African art.
References
Fischer, Eberhard, and Hans Himmelheber. The Arts of the Dan in West Africa. Museum Rietberg, Zurich, 1984.
Grootaers, Jan-Lodewijk, and Alexander Bortolot (eds.). Visions from the Forests: The Art of Liberia and Sierra Leone. Minneapolis Institute of Arts / University of Washington Press, 2014.
Kerchache, Jacques, Jean-Louis Paudrat, Lucien Stéphan, and Germain Viatte. L'Art Africain. Paris: Citadelles & Mazenod, 2008.
Meneghini, Mario. Collecting African Art in Liberia and Neighboring Countries, 1963–1989. Gavirate: Nicolini Editore, 2006.
Robbins, Warren M., and Nancy Ingram Nooter. African Art in American Collections. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, D.C., 1989.
Some of the information is generated by artificial intelligence and is based on published sources from the fields of ethnography, archaeology, and art history.
Informant: Bakari Bouaflé
Invt. No. M/A/Z/1/9/6/4/2
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
Sælger's Historie
Mask Bassa, Danané Region, Côte d'Ivoire,
Wood, incl stand.
This finely carved Bassa mask is distinguished by its elongated, tapering face and calm, introspective expression. Narrow slit eyes beneath heavy eyelids, a long triangular nose, and slightly parted projecting lips create a restrained yet powerful presence. Delicate cross-hatched scarification extends across the forehead and down the bridge of the nose, while carefully carved ears project naturally from the sides of the face. The elaborate coiffure, composed of deeply grooved radiating ridges, forms a sculptural crown above the high forehead. The rich, dark patina, together with traces of wear, reflects prolonged ritual use and handling.
Bassa masks are among the rarest mask traditions of the Upper Guinea Coast and are admired for their refinement and understated elegance. Often referred to as geh-naw masks, they are characterised by their compact proportions, elongated pointed chin, narrow slit eyes, smooth facial modelling, and distinctive ridged coiffure. Unlike many neighbouring Dan masks, Bassa examples favour serenity and balance over dramatic expression, embodying ideals of dignity, composure, and inner strength.
These masks were associated with men's initiation societies and appeared during initiation ceremonies, public celebrations, and the reception of distinguished visitors. Worn attached to a basketry framework concealed beneath a full costume, they represented protective spirits whose performances reinforced social order, moral values, and communal identity. Their exceptional sculptural quality and rarity have made authentic Bassa masks among the most sought-after works of West African art.
References
Fischer, Eberhard, and Hans Himmelheber. The Arts of the Dan in West Africa. Museum Rietberg, Zurich, 1984.
Grootaers, Jan-Lodewijk, and Alexander Bortolot (eds.). Visions from the Forests: The Art of Liberia and Sierra Leone. Minneapolis Institute of Arts / University of Washington Press, 2014.
Kerchache, Jacques, Jean-Louis Paudrat, Lucien Stéphan, and Germain Viatte. L'Art Africain. Paris: Citadelles & Mazenod, 2008.
Meneghini, Mario. Collecting African Art in Liberia and Neighboring Countries, 1963–1989. Gavirate: Nicolini Editore, 2006.
Robbins, Warren M., and Nancy Ingram Nooter. African Art in American Collections. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, D.C., 1989.
Some of the information is generated by artificial intelligence and is based on published sources from the fields of ethnography, archaeology, and art history.
Informant: Bakari Bouaflé
Invt. No. M/A/Z/1/9/6/4/2
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
Sælger's Historie
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Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers
- Unternehmen:
- Jaenicke Njoya GmbH
- Repräsentant:
- Wolfgang Jaenicke
- Adresse:
- Jaenicke Njoya GmbH
Klausenerplatz 7
14059 Berlin
GERMANY - Telefonnummer:
- +493033951033
- Email:
- w.jaenicke@jaenicke-njoya.com
- USt-IdNr.:
- DE241193499
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