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LOT 41:
Plank Mask, Nafana People, Ivory Coast
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Start price:
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14,000
Estimated price :
$20,000 - $60,000
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sales tax: 6.35%
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Plank Mask, Nafana People, Ivory Coast
Nafana People, Ivory Coast: Badu Mask with a female form, early 20th century. Carved wood, decorated with a bold abstract design and colored with white kaolin clay and other pigments. The mask's edges are worn smooth and the overall patina gives a warm appearance.
Large masks of the Nafana appear in male/female pairs during ceremonies meant to cleanse a village of evil forces. Normally, the female mask is distinguished by a circular top section, while the male features horns.
Dimensions: 47.75H x 16.25W x 4D (inches)
Provenance: Private collection.
NOTE: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
Condition: Good condition with evidence of use and age.
Note: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.
