Fire mask - Dan - Côte d'Ivoire

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Masque d'incendie, a Dan mask from Côte d'Ivoire, in a private collection, dating to the mid‑20th century.

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This week, I am sharing with you a remarkable collection of objects gathered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2000s by a well-informed traveler knowledgeable about traditional arts.
These are pieces that are being released for the first time, never exhibited or offered for sale before.
Among this collection are some must-haves: a beautiful large Nkishi Basongye; a Bakongo figure without hands; a Katanda statuette with raised arms used during Bwami rites; a very beautiful Buyu Bembe head, janiform; an ancient Bakongo crucifix; a Songye pipe and a beautifully carved Bakongo pipe; a Kela statue with an unmatched aesthetic; a Lengola statue with a geometric body; a Nyanga mask, somewhat unsettling; some very beautiful Chokwe masks; a rare miniature Lega mask with two faces, and other objects as well.

Furthermore, I am also offering a collection of high-quality Dan masks. It only takes a moment to examine their shapes and internal faces to appreciate the quality of the objects.

Want to showcase this mask perfectly in your interior? Choose a high-end stand to enhance this mask: contact me after the sale for more information. Exclusive stands 100% Made In Belgium.

The packaging is careful, and shipping is handled by Bpost, which offers a service above average at a competitive rate.

This week, I am sharing with you a remarkable collection of objects gathered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2000s by a well-informed traveler knowledgeable about traditional arts.
These are pieces that are being released for the first time, never exhibited or offered for sale before.
Among this collection are some must-haves: a beautiful large Nkishi Basongye; a Bakongo figure without hands; a Katanda statuette with raised arms used during Bwami rites; a very beautiful Buyu Bembe head, janiform; an ancient Bakongo crucifix; a Songye pipe and a beautifully carved Bakongo pipe; a Kela statue with an unmatched aesthetic; a Lengola statue with a geometric body; a Nyanga mask, somewhat unsettling; some very beautiful Chokwe masks; a rare miniature Lega mask with two faces, and other objects as well.

Furthermore, I am also offering a collection of high-quality Dan masks. It only takes a moment to examine their shapes and internal faces to appreciate the quality of the objects.

Want to showcase this mask perfectly in your interior? Choose a high-end stand to enhance this mask: contact me after the sale for more information. Exclusive stands 100% Made In Belgium.

The packaging is careful, and shipping is handled by Bpost, which offers a service above average at a competitive rate.

Details

Indigenous object name
Fire mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Dan
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
23 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
97.08%
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