Dimitri André

West and East African Art Auction

Old fire-spitting mask, an antique piece from the Sénoufo culture, originating from Ivory Coast. Heavy wood. Dimensions 50x32x30 cm. The tusks have been reattached. Authentic ritual object. Beautiful patina. Mid-20th century.

Ancien masque cracheur de feu ancien de la culture Sénoufo, originaire de Côte d'Ivoire. Bois lourd. Dimensions 50x32x30 cm. Les défenses ont été recollées. Objet rituel authentique. Belle patine ancienne. Milieu du XX eme siècle.

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Mask - Senufo - Côte d’Ivoire

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

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Ancient fire-spitting mask from the Senufo culture, originating in Côte d’Ivoire, carved in wood, 50 × 32 cm, estimated 1940–1950, in fairly good used condition with possible minor losses and re-glued tusks.

Mask - Senufo - Côte d’Ivoire

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Ancient fire-spitting mask from the Senufo culture, originating in Côte d’Ivoire, carved in wood, 50 × 32 cm, estimated 1940–1950, in fairly good used condition with possible minor losses and re-glued tusks.

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