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
30.03.2022 - 15:44
- Realized price: **
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EUR 5,120.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 6,000.- to EUR 8,000.-
- Starting bid:
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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 |
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