Masque de démon

with outstretched eyes giving it a piercing gaze. Hardwood, old shiny brown patina in places, marks of use Nepal, Middle Hills 24.5 x 13 cm Provenance: collection of Jean-Pierre CORMERAIS, ethnologist and author of the reference book Les Chemises des Dieux - Univers magique de la peinture Yao, published by White Lotus Press 2011.

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Masque de démon

Masque de démon

NOK, NIGERIA, 300 B.C.-500 A.D. Head showing the portrait of a young lord with stretched eyes giving him a lively look. Orange terracotta. H. 16.5 cm.

BAMBARA, MALI Nude standing female statuette, body decorated with zigzag and geometric scarifications, metal-encrusted eyes giving her a protective look. Hardwood, metal, old honey patina and marks of use. H. 28.5 cm; L. 5.7 cm.

IBIBIO, NIGERIA Female mask with three-lobed headdress, half-closed eyes giving it an interiorized expressiveness. Wood with red ochre lacquered patina, old internal carrying marks. H. 25 cm.

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