A human-faced dance mask featuring a slightly parted mouth w - Lot 58

Lot n° 58
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300 - 500 EUR
A human-faced dance mask featuring a slightly parted mouth w - Lot 58
A human-faced dance mask featuring a slightly parted mouth with wooden teeth, a large, flat nose, slit eyes, and a domed forehead. The area around the face is made of upholstery nails, clay, plant fibers, fabric, and hair. These masks were used during funeral ceremonies and could also serve as “detective masks” to identify a person guilty of crimes. Wood, traces of polychrome paint. Dimensions: 26 x 23 cm. (+ hair). Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, Guere people. Experts: Laurent Dodier & Anthony JP Meyer
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