Dance mask - Yaure - Côte d’Ivoire

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€100
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Yaouré marriage mask, carved in wood from Côte d’Ivoire, linked to the Yaouré culture, in excellent condition with only minor signs of wear; provenance Collection Française (Mr Jean Louis VIOT).

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Exceptionnelle Yaouré mask in perfect condition, signs of wear

Wedding mask

French Collection ( Mr Jean Louis VIOT ).

Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels)

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Exceptionnelle Yaouré mask in perfect condition, signs of wear

Wedding mask

French Collection ( Mr Jean Louis VIOT ).

Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels)

Seller's Story

The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa. It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons. Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar. He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him. These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers. Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world. A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you. A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you. No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
cote d ivoire
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Yaure
Height
40 cm
Indigenous object name
Yaouré wedding mask
Width
17 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
1200 g
BelgiumVerified
2326
Objects sold
100%
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