Lot No. 2


An archaic 'Dean Gle' Dan mask.


An archaic 'Dean Gle' Dan mask. - Tribal Art

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:
EUR 4,000.- to EUR 5,000.-
Starting bid:
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

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