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Masque, Dan Toura, Côte d'Ivoire
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Masque, Dan Toura
- wood
- haut. 23 cm
- 9 in
Provenance
Collection Pr. Moulonguet
Marceau Rivière, Paris
Collection privée, acquis en 1993
Marceau Rivière, Paris
Collection privée, acquis en 1993
Condition
Very good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Back side of the mask consistent with age and use. One open crack maybe inherent to the wood on the proper left side. Nicks scratches and small chips in places.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Au jeu de courbes tendues définissant l’ovale du visage et les volumes inclinés de la face répond la beauté du décor dessiné par les scarifications.
Selon Elze Bruyninx, à propos d’un masque comparable (Debbaut, Utotombo, 1988, p. 148, n° 60), « Le tatouage évoque les lianes grâce auxquelles, suivant le mythe de la création, les Dan seraient descendus du monde surnaturel vers le monde terrestre » (idem, p. 275). Le délicat modelé est accentué par la profonde patine brun rouge.
Selon Elze Bruyninx, à propos d’un masque comparable (Debbaut, Utotombo, 1988, p. 148, n° 60), « Le tatouage évoque les lianes grâce auxquelles, suivant le mythe de la création, les Dan seraient descendus du monde surnaturel vers le monde terrestre » (idem, p. 275). Le délicat modelé est accentué par la profonde patine brun rouge.