Dance mask - Gere - 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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Wood Gere mask of araingnée type from Côte d’Ivoire, dating to 1930–1940, from a private Belgian collection, in good condition with minor wear and stains due to age, 20 cm high by 14 cm wide, sold with a custom stand and certificate of authenticity.

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Very beautiful small Gere mask of the 'araingnée' type, carved in wood
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made pedestal

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 small Gere mask of the 'araingnée' type, carved in wood
Provenance: Belgian private collection.
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Sold with a custom-made pedestal

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
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Gere
Height
20 cm
Width
14 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated period
1920-1930, 1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
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