Superb Baule - Yaure Mask
Ivory Coast
Circa 1900
Height 14 1/2"
Provenance: David Cassera personal collection, WA
Andrew Berz, CA
Mark Eglington, TN
Fly Keita, CA
Handsome dark brown, black patina, oval shaped face with elongated nose, small pouted lips and coffee bean shaped eyes. A triangular geometric pattern surrounds the face, lightly carved coiffure, and facial scarifications. Surmounted by an avian head and elongated beak arching over the forehead, small conical shape extending from chin. Fine patina on reverse from extended use.
Ivory Coast
Circa 1900
Height 14 1/2"
Provenance: David Cassera personal collection, WA
Andrew Berz, CA
Mark Eglington, TN
Fly Keita, CA
Handsome dark brown, black patina, oval shaped face with elongated nose, small pouted lips and coffee bean shaped eyes. A triangular geometric pattern surrounds the face, lightly carved coiffure, and facial scarifications. Surmounted by an avian head and elongated beak arching over the forehead, small conical shape extending from chin. Fine patina on reverse from extended use.
Ivory Coast
Circa 1900
Height 14 1/2"
Provenance: David Cassera personal collection, WA
Andrew Berz, CA
Mark Eglington, TN
Fly Keita, CA
Handsome dark brown, black patina, oval shaped face with elongated nose, small pouted lips and coffee bean shaped eyes. A triangular geometric pattern surrounds the face, lightly carved coiffure, and facial scarifications. Surmounted by an avian head and elongated beak arching over the forehead, small conical shape extending from chin. Fine patina on reverse from extended use.