Register Auction 105
Zemanek-Münster
Anthropomorphic face mask with horns, Côte d'Ivoire, Dan, Size: H: 25 cm (H: 9.8 inch), ID: 3052158
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Lot 267
Auction 105

Anthropomorphic face mask with horns ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Dan · ID: 3052158

Starting price EUR 1,800
Estimated price EUR 4,000
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Provenance
American Private Collection
Constance McCormick Fearing (1926-2022), Montecito/Santa Barbara, USA
Size
H: 25 cm
H: 9.8 inch

Description

wood, metal, pigment, plant fibers, base

Masks with ram’s horns, metal teeth and red fabric around the eyes were classified by Holas as war masks “nyomou kpman hine”.

They were kept in the house of the military commander of the village and participated after victory in sharing spoils of war.

Comparing literature

Guenneguez, André & Afo, Art de la Cote-d'Ivoire et de ses voisins, Paris o.J., p. 52

Africa
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