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Ndoma" portrait mask in hardwood with dark patina, depicting a face with serene features, the eyebrow arch carefully treated to emphasize the half-closed gaze, and a sensual mouth framed by a small beard in woven fabric secured with upholsterer's nails. Ritual scarification on the forehead and temples, with a line running from the nose to the temples. Meticulous hairstyle embellished with a three-pronged comb motif pointing skyward and a decorative line of upholsterer's nails. Fabric bead on the back to facilitate wearing. Patina of use. Wearing collar missing. Baule - Ivory Coast H. 34 cm On metal stand H. 55 cm Emilie Le Moal Consultant in Natural History and Tribal Art

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Ndoma" portrait mask in hardwood with dark patina, depicting a face with serene features, the eyebrow arch carefully treated to emphasize the half-closed gaze, and a sensual mouth framed by a small beard in woven fabric secured with upholsterer's nails. Ritual scarification on the forehead and temples, with a line running from the nose to the temples. Meticulous hairstyle embellished with a three-pronged comb motif pointing skyward and a decorative line of upholsterer's nails. Fabric bead on the back to facilitate wearing. Patina of use. Wearing collar missing. Baule - Ivory Coast H. 34 cm On metal stand H. 55 cm Emilie Le Moal Consultant in Natural History and Tribal Art

Estimate 400 - 500 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
+33556111191

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