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THBPlank Mask, Nafana People, Ivory Coast
Lot 41
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Oct 26, 2022
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Bidsquare : Connoisseur's Collection: African Tribal Art
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African tribal sculptures and masks from the late 1800's through the mid 20th century. Rare masterpiece examples of Bangwa, Dogon, Baule, Ibibio, Yoruba, Bakongo and Senufo art gathered over the past decades. The selection is from the private collection of Massachusetts Gentlemen. 500 Gallery info@500gallery.com
African tribal sculptures and masks from the late 1800's through the mid 20th century. Rare masterpiece examples of Bangwa, Dogon, Baule, Ibibio, Yoruba, Bakongo and Senufo art gathered over the past decades. The selection is from the private collection of Massachusetts Gentlemen. 500 Gallery info@500gallery.com
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African Tribal Art: Nafana People, Ivory Coast: Badu Mask with a female form, early 20th century. Carved wood, decorated with a bold abstract design and colored with white kaolin clay and other pigments. The mask's edges are worn smooth and the overall patina gives a warm appearance.
Large masks of the Nafana appear in male/female pairs during ceremonies meant to cleanse a village of evil forces. Normally, the female mask is distinguished by a circular top section, while the male features horns.
Dimensions: 47.75H x 16.25W x 4D (inches)
Provenance: Private collection.
NOTE: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
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Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private collection, New York
Dimensions: See DescriptionGood condition with evidence of use and age.Condition
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