An archaic 'Dean Gle' Dan mask.
Ivory coast. Around 1900. Wood. 24 cm. 'Gle' translates as 'mysterious being'. The dancer becomes a wise spirit, capable of giving unbiases judgement and advising on current affairs. (VJ)
Provenance:
Collections Baron van der Heydt, 1882-1964, Ascona;
Sale 'Sense' 2000, cover photo;
Private collection, Paris.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.10.2021 - 15:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 4,000.- to EUR 5,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 3,000.-
An archaic 'Dean Gle' Dan mask.
Ivory coast. Around 1900. Wood. 24 cm. 'Gle' translates as 'mysterious being'. The dancer becomes a wise spirit, capable of giving unbiases judgement and advising on current affairs. (VJ)
Provenance:
Collections Baron van der Heydt, 1882-1964, Ascona;
Sale 'Sense' 2000, cover photo;
Private collection, Paris.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Online auction |
Date: | 04.10.2021 - 15:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 29.09. - 04.10.2021 |