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Kpelye" mask in copper alloy with dark patina, featuring a zooanthropomorphic face with ornamental lateral appendages, a long straight nose and wide open mouth. The rounded forehead is fitted with two straight horns and adorned with a standing female figure with a broad face and central crested headdress. Wearing collar, dark internal patina. These metal masks were made by blacksmiths and used for funeral rituals. Senoufo - Ivory Coast H. 32 cm. Emilie Le Moal Consultant in Natural History and Tribal Art

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Kpelye" mask in copper alloy with dark patina, featuring a zooanthropomorphic face with ornamental lateral appendages, a long straight nose and wide open mouth. The rounded forehead is fitted with two straight horns and adorned with a standing female figure with a broad face and central crested headdress. Wearing collar, dark internal patina. These metal masks were made by blacksmiths and used for funeral rituals. Senoufo - Ivory Coast H. 32 cm. Emilie Le Moal Consultant in Natural History and Tribal Art

Estimate 200 - 300 EUR

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For sale on Wednesday 26 Jun : 09:30 (CEST) , resuming at 14:00
bordeaux, France
A.Blanchy | E.Lacombe - Bordeaux Chartrons - Bordeaux Enchères
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