Lot n° 135
                        
                        Estimation :
                            
                                
                                    400 - 600
                                
                                EUR
                            
                        
                        
                        
                        
                        
                            Important double-crested mask, carved with a cubist face, th - Lot 135
                        
                        Important double-crested mask, carved with a cubist face, the mouth open in a diamond shape over angular lips, concentric eyes giving it intense expressiveness and the nose forming a large arched blade in relief. It is adorned with numerous engraved geometric symbols. 
Wood, natural pigments, old brown patina and internal wear marks. 
Winiama, western Burkina Faso. 
Dimensions with base : 92 cm
Dimensions without base : 63 cm
Bibliography: Land of The Flying Masks, The Thomas G. B. Wheelock Collection, Prestel Editions, page 400, Fig. 90, for a very similar mask.
                        
                        
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