Mask - Yaure (No reserve price)
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Masque Yaouré from Côte d'Ivoire, carved in bois, 43 cm high by 18 cm wide, dating to the late 20th century, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, in excellent état.
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A group of four bird heads rises on long necks atop this Ivorian mask of the Je. The finely worked coiffure is an indicator of wealth. The delicate modeling of the face, the smooth satin patina, reveal the skill of the tribal African sculptors of Côte d'Ivoire. This specimen named Anoman, Lomane, (bird in Baoulé) is part of the fourth of the seven Je masks which originally danced around the deceased and leaned to touch him for a purifying purpose. It now also appears during celebrations. The Yaouré are a subgroup of the Akan people present in Ivory Coast and Ghana. Geographically close to the Baoulé and Gouro, Yaouré art carries the influence of these ethnic groups through its attention to detail and aesthetics.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateA group of four bird heads rises on long necks atop this Ivorian mask of the Je. The finely worked coiffure is an indicator of wealth. The delicate modeling of the face, the smooth satin patina, reveal the skill of the tribal African sculptors of Côte d'Ivoire. This specimen named Anoman, Lomane, (bird in Baoulé) is part of the fourth of the seven Je masks which originally danced around the deceased and leaned to touch him for a purifying purpose. It now also appears during celebrations. The Yaouré are a subgroup of the Akan people present in Ivory Coast and Ghana. Geographically close to the Baoulé and Gouro, Yaouré art carries the influence of these ethnic groups through its attention to detail and aesthetics.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Indigenous object name
Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Yaure
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
43 cm
Width
18 cm
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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