Ivory Coast. 42 cm. Part of the Goli dance ceremony, usually performed during the funeral of high ranking and respected community members, this very early 'Kpan Pre' mask is believed to be a depiction of the youngest member of the family and represents the fusion between the untamed animal world and the human world. (VJ) Provenance: Herbert Baker Chicago. Dr. Albert, Paris. Exhibited: Museum of Primitive Art 1969 (The Herbert Baker Collection) Published: The Herbert Baker Collection. the Museum of Primitive Art, New York, 1969, nr. 112. AHDRC nr. ao-0180387-001
Ivory Coast. 42 cm. Part of the Goli dance ceremony, usually performed during the funeral of high ranking and respected community members, this very early 'Kpan Pre' mask is believed to be a depiction of the youngest member of the family and represents the fusion between the untamed animal world and the human world. (VJ) Provenance: Herbert Baker Chicago. Dr. Albert, Paris. Exhibited: Museum of Primitive Art 1969 (The Herbert Baker Collection) Published: The Herbert Baker Collection. the Museum of Primitive Art, New York, 1969, nr. 112. AHDRC nr. ao-0180387-001
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert