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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Gere deformation wooden mask from Ivory Coast, 24 cm high and 15 cm wide, dating to ca. 1900–1920, from a Belgian private collection and sold with a certificate of authenticity.

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Very beautiful and rare Gere deformation mask carved in wood
Provenance private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Base on request

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 and rare Gere deformation mask carved in wood
Provenance private Belgian collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity
Base on request

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
24 cm
Width
15 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
99.12%
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