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African mask in carved wood

Name: African mask in carved wood
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: C42F38KIOE
Price: 550 EUR
Availability: InStock

By Gallery Serventi

550 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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From: 31000, Toulouse, France

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This mask impresses with its chromatic asymmetry: one side is light (ochre/beige), the other dark (black). This could symbolize duality: good and evil, day and night, the world of the living and that of the spirits.

Carved wood, with a patina marked by time.

The headdress is richly adorned with organic elements: rattan baskets, shells, and metal bells.

The eyes are white and slightly raised, giving a striking, almost supernatural expression.

The half-open, oval mouth accentuates the dramatic expression.

There is also a twisted cord at the bottom, ending in sculpted bells or balls.

Probable origin, but we are not specialized:
This style could belong to the Dan or Guéré ethnic group (Ivory Coast / Liberia), known for their hybrid masks, often used in ritual contexts, for dance, or for popular justice.

Height: 50 cm

Ref: C42F38KIOE

Additional Information

Condition	Good
Ethnic group	Dan
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	France
Height (cm)	50
Materials	Wood