Masque with eyebrow arches in relief, forehead covered with a crown.
Hardwood, o…

Description

Masque

with eyebrow arches in relief, forehead covered with a crown. Hardwood, old honey patina and wear marks, metal, yak hair Nepal, Middle Hills or High Mountains 24.5 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.

158

Online

Masque

Auction is over for this lot. See the results

You may also like

Starting price 200 EUR

DAN, IVORY COAST. Dan mask, Ivory Coast. The harmony of Dan masks, summed up here in this late work. The softness of the modeling is matched by the elongated oval of the face with its naturalized features, the rounded forehead, prominent cheekbones and full lips magnifying the overall beauty. A fine, slightly raised median ridge linked to the triangular nose divides the forehead and face into two parts. The finely and delicately engraved eyebrow arches, following gentle curves, intensify the expressiveness, while the eyes, signified by two linear incisions, lend the mask an interiority. The periphery is richly decorated with an elaborate, braided headdress. Wood, fabric, plant fibers. Height 25.5 Width 20 cm Provenance: Claude Ferrand surrealist collection. Expert: Madame Aurore Krier-Mariani.

Starting price 300 EUR

BAOULE, IVORY COAST. Weaving loom stirrup. With its schematized features, the face of this zoomorphic figure presents a profound expression of serenity, rendered by its large, closed eyelids, magnified by fine eyebrow arches linked to a long, slender nose. The face leans back slightly, the small rectangular mouth hollowed out, reinforcing the impression of deep sleep. The figure's forehead has a light, honey-brown patina, attesting to the multiple rubs. The entire stylized body is decorated with engraved geometric motifs. Wood, plant fibers, iron. Height 21 - Width 8 cm Base: Height 4.5 - L. 4.5 - W. 10 cm Provenance: Claude Ferrand surrealist collection. Expert: Madame Aurore Krier-Mariani.

Starting price 50 EUR

BAOULE, IVORY COAST. Weaving loom stirrup. A schematization of the body's shape, in line with the traditional use of these objects for weaving. A late work, carved in light wood with darker shades, the long, emaciated neck announces an oval face with pronounced features; the naturalistic nose, with flared nostrils, is skilfully linked to the superciliary arches. A conical headdress tops the ensemble. Height 18.5 - Width 6 cm Base: Height 2 - L 6 - W 10 cm Provenance: Claude Ferrand surrealist collection. Expert: Madame Aurore Krier-Mariani.

Starting price 50 EUR

LOBI, BURKINA FASO. Female statuette in the Lobi style, with imposing, massive lower limbs supporting a curved, rounded bust with a slightly raised umbilicus. The flattened, angular chest is triangular in shape. Long, slender arms stand out against square shoulders. The oval face features fine lines, while the arched eyebrows in slight relief enhance the range of the coffee-bean eyes. Light brown patina on the trunk. Height 28 - Width 8 cm Base: Height 2 - L 8 - W 8 cm Provenance: Claude Ferrand surrealist collection. Expert: Madame Aurore Krier-Mariani

Online payments are secured by Ingenico and encrypted transactions.

Each lot has been authenticated and appraised by an Auction House.

Consult our FAQ or contact us

Composed of several subsidiaries, the Drouot Group is a major player in the art market. Hôtel Drouot, located in the heart of Paris, has been the world's largest public auction center since 1852. 15 salerooms are available to more than 70 auction houses. The emulation generated by an annual offer of 230,000 artworks from 21 major specialities - from Antiquity to street art - attracts some 3,000 visitors every day. The Group's digital platform, Drouot.com, offers digital sales - Live auctions (live broadcasting and participation in auctions), Online-only auctions (dematerialised auctions) and Buy Now sales (sales of lots at fixed prices). Nearly 2 million items are offered annually by 600 auction houses. Auction news is reported every week in La Gazette Drouot, the leading weekly magazine for the art market and culture published by Auctionspress.

More about Drouot

Drouot certified auction houses

Contacts

HÔTEL DROUOT

9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris, France

+33 (0)1 48 00 20 00

[email protected]

DROUOT.com

[email protected]