Dance mask - Yaure - Côte d’Ivoire

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Yaouré wooden mask from Côte d’Ivoire, dating to 1930–1940, 32 cm high by 13 cm wide, in good condition with minor age-related wear, sold with a stand and a certificate of authenticity, provenance Belgian private collection, with slight restoration to the coiffure.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful Yaouré wooden mask carved in wood
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with stand
Minor restoration to the headdress

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful Yaouré wooden mask carved in wood
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with stand
Minor restoration to the headdress

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Yaure
Height
32 cm
Width
13 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1930-1940
Belgium
8302
Objects sold
98.48%
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