Lot No. 22


A Babanki Cameroun elephant mask.


A Babanki Cameroun elephant mask. - Tribal Art

Wood, ochre, 102 cm high. As a symbol of royalty, these masks take an important position after the human 'Kam'masquerader. The elephant figure is first to appear and the last to leave, and in accordance with his status, his movements are stately and slow. (VJ)

Provenance:
Bernd Muhlack (1937-2020), Kiel.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

30.03.2022 - 15:44

Realized price: **
EUR 5,120.-
Estimate:
EUR 6,000.- to EUR 8,000.-
Starting bid:
EUR 4,000.-

A Babanki Cameroun elephant mask.


Wood, ochre, 102 cm high. As a symbol of royalty, these masks take an important position after the human 'Kam'masquerader. The elephant figure is first to appear and the last to leave, and in accordance with his status, his movements are stately and slow. (VJ)

Provenance:
Bernd Muhlack (1937-2020), Kiel.

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: 30.03.2022 - 15:44
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 24.03. - 30.03.2022


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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