No. 106847007

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Mask - Côte d’Ivoire (No reserve price)
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Mask - Côte d’Ivoire (No reserve price)

Dimitri André
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Selected by Dimitri André

Baoulé Ce grand masque Baoulé africain, orné de motifs décoratifs, représente un mouton. Patine laquée polychrome. Les cornes sculptées et torsadées évoquent l'agressivité et la puissance destructrice. De longues oreilles entourent la tête de l'animal, soulignant le relief du museau. Victime sacrificielle pour les offrandes et métaphore de la pugnacité, le masque de bélier est utilisé lors des cérémonies liées à la société initiatique masculine des Poro.

No. 106847007

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Mask - Côte d’Ivoire (No reserve price)

Mask - Côte d’Ivoire (No reserve price)

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Baoulé

Ce grand masque Baoulé africain, orné de motifs décoratifs, représente un mouton. Patine laquée polychrome.

Les cornes sculptées et torsadées évoquent l'agressivité et la puissance destructrice. De longues oreilles entourent la tête de l'animal, soulignant le relief du museau. Victime sacrificielle pour les offrandes et métaphore de la pugnacité, le masque de bélier est utilisé lors des cérémonies liées à la société initiatique masculine des Poro.

Final bid
€ 24
No reserve price
Dimitri André
Expert

Selected by Dimitri André

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