Description : Large mask with stylized geometric eyes and face. Wear from age, splintering of wood. Indicative of the Dogon of Mali culture. Masks were used in dances to commemorate the origin of death. Death was created because of the failings of mortal kind and their wrong doing against the divines. Masks are also used to help spirits into the afterlife. 40 H Provenance: From the Labelle Prussin Estate, Author of African Nomadic Architecture.
Prix: 128.00 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 200 USD-300 USD🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
À propos du lot
n° 174 Titre : Death Mask Willow Auction House, Salle de vente
, Lincoln Park, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : January New Year Uncurated Auction Date de la vente : 13/01/2022🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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