Masque

with prominent cheekbones and wide-open eyes giving it a watchful expression. Wood, natural pigments, old brown patina and marks of use Nepal, Middle Hills 23 x 16 cm Provenance: collection of Jean-Pierre CORMERAIS, ethnologist and author of the reference work Les Chemises des Dieux - Univers magique de la peinture Yao, published by White Lotus Press 2011.

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Male god figure alusi. Ibo, Nigeria. H ca.113cm. The northern Ibo with freely carved arms, standing on large, rounded feet, with thick cylindrical legs, protruding buttocks and navel, round shoulders with flexed arms and open hands, naturalistic nose and oval eyes, high elaborate crested coiffure, open and narrow mouth, ichi scarification marks on the forehead. Brown-reddish patina, intact. Provenance: Ex collection Gregor Eising, Munich.

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Beautifully carved limestone head of a bearded saint. Domed forehead, almond-shaped eyes with hemmed eyelids, prominent cheekbones, half-open mouth with friendly expression revealing the teeth, wavy hair and beard. Île-de-France ? 13th century H. 26.5 cm Soclée (eroded parts)

Lot 134

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Marble frog, fountain sculpture. Naturalistic interpretation with wide-open mouth, pierced for the location of the pipe, protruding eyes with hollowed pupil, slightly curved back with discreetly marked spine; the long, slender toes of the legs, placed firmly on the flat rock of a pond, give the impression that the batrachian is ready to pounce. Italy, 17th century H. 32.5 cm - W. 49 cm - D. 46 cm (restoration to base)

Masque

Masque

HIMALAYA: Mahakalar mask, with prominent cheekbones and moustache. Wood, dark patina H: 29.5 cm. Wear and tear.

Beautifully carved limestone head of a bearded saint. Domed forehead, almond-shaped eyes with hemmed eyelids, prominent cheekbones, half-open mouth with friendly expression revealing the teeth, wavy hair and beard. Île-de-France ? 13th century H. 26.5 cm Soclée (eroded parts)

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