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129 - Karan Wemba Mask, Mossi, Burkina Faso.
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€2,000 - 4,000Sale fees
Karan Wemba Mask, Mossi, Burkina Faso. An imposing carved wooden mask, notable for its vertical composition combining a stylized face with geometric decoration, a depiction of an antelope with long, ringed horns, and a standing female figure crowning the whole. The white polychrome paint on a dark brown background highlights the reliefs, the triangular motifs, and the large circular eyes of the facial section. The wood has a reddish-brown and black-brown patina, with traces of light-colored pigments still visible. The interior of the mask shows signs of wear and use, indicating handling and consistent with having been worn in the past. Comparative references: Binoche and Giquello, Paris, November 14, 2019, lot 85, former Thomas Wheelock collection; Enchères Rive Gauche, Paris, June 17, 2006, lot 53, Pierre and Claude Vérité collection; Sotheby’s, New York, November 11, 2014, lot 12, Myron Kunin collection. Height: 125 cm
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AFRICAN ART: Masks - Sculptures - Prestige Objects - PaintingsAuction house
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