An early Baule 'Mblo' mask.
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Around 1900. Wood. 28 cm. The 'Mblo' mask represents an ideal of personal beauty and composure. During ceremonies and celebrations, these masks are danced and performed to entertain. This mask's delicate symmetrical features, ornate hairstyle and smooth surface all create an image of calm and grace. (VJ)
Provenance:
Loudmer, Paris, 1976;
Collection Dr. E. Hess, Basel;
Private collection, Paris.
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
04.10.2021 - 15:05
- Realized price: **
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EUR 23,040.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 15,000.- to EUR 18,000.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 12,000.-
An early Baule 'Mblo' mask.
Around 1900. Wood. 28 cm. The 'Mblo' mask represents an ideal of personal beauty and composure. During ceremonies and celebrations, these masks are danced and performed to entertain. This mask's delicate symmetrical features, ornate hairstyle and smooth surface all create an image of calm and grace. (VJ)
Provenance:
Loudmer, Paris, 1976;
Collection Dr. E. Hess, Basel;
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 - 15:05 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 29.09. - 04.10.2021 |
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