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Description : Standing male figure in the shape of a mask dancer bo nun amuin Baule, Elfenbeinküste wood, reddish brown patina with residues of black paint, well-balanced shape, the arms carved in relief, the hands carved with special care, both resting on the abdomen aside a prominent navel, raised scarification marks (back and breast), crowned by a mask with horns and big opened mouth, worn horizontal on the head, slightly dam., acrylic base, bo nun amuin represents the god of the forest. This mask type belongs to the secret society of do. Women are not allowed to see them. H: 16 cm, (4691/024) Provenance Coll. A. Eckert, Munich, Germany (1966) Literature Vogel, Susan Mullin, Baule - African Art - Western Eyes, Ausst.kat. New York 1997, p. 214, p. 274
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About the lot N° 107 Title : Standing Male Figure In The Shape Of A Mask Dancer Zemanek-Muenster, auctioneer, Würzburg, DEIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : 54th tribal art auction Sale date : 05 Jul 2008It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
