A very fine Dan 'Dean Gle' mask, 19th century.
Liberia, wood, 23 cm.
Dan masks are to be filled with Ge, an independent supernatural being. Worn by an initiated member of a Dan men's society, these masks can explain the presence of Gle, but also heal or educate. It is performed to emphasise structures and hierarchies in Dan society.
Photographed Henau, Lucien Van de Velde: Sotheby‘s image does not correspond with the auction number on the stand.
Provenance:
Carlo Monzino Collection.
Lucie van de Velde, Antwerp.
Sotheby's London June 1980. (VJ)
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
08.07.2019 - 14:00
- Prezzo realizzato: **
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EUR 17.800,-
- Stima:
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EUR 10.000,- a EUR 12.000,-
A very fine Dan 'Dean Gle' mask, 19th century.
Liberia, wood, 23 cm.
Dan masks are to be filled with Ge, an independent supernatural being. Worn by an initiated member of a Dan men's society, these masks can explain the presence of Gle, but also heal or educate. It is performed to emphasise structures and hierarchies in Dan society.
Photographed Henau, Lucien Van de Velde: Sotheby‘s image does not correspond with the auction number on the stand.
Provenance:
Carlo Monzino Collection.
Lucie van de Velde, Antwerp.
Sotheby's London June 1980. (VJ)
Esperto: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 08.07.2019 - 14:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 03.07. - 08.07.2019 |
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