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This is the rating and price for West African Ivory Coast Senufo Wood Double Face Mask



Description : A West African carved wood double face mask from the Senufo people of Ivory Coast. This remarkable mask is adorned with a striking array of features on both sides, including spiked crocodile teeth, the snout of a hyena or crocodile, warthog tusks protruding from the mouth, and the grandeur of ram or buffalo horns flanking the nose. Adding to its allure, two smaller animals sit perched atop the mask.These intricate details carry deep cultural significance within Senufo cosmology, often representing a harmonious balance between opposing forces and the protection of the community. The use of indigenous materials and meticulous carving exemplify the artistic excellence of the Senufo people. Provenance: New Jersey Private Collection. African Ritual Masks And Folk Art Collectibles.
Price: 160.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 100 USD-150 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 293
Title : West African Ivory Coast Senufo Wood Double Face Mask
Size : Overall size: 18 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition report : Overall good vintage condition. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.
Antique Arena Inc, auctioneer, Brooklyn, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : FINE ART AND ANTIQUE ESTATE AUCTION 125
Sale date : 21 Oct 2023 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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