Ngere Mask, Ivory Coast
Exceptional and extremely rare Ngere mask from Ivory Coast
made of weathered wood, showing signs of heavy handling in places
height of the mask alone (wood) 33 cm, plus a ruffled headdress and a pendant charm with a bell at the chin: 49 cm
double headdresses adorned with a ruffle full of cowrie shells, plant fibers, and horsehair
metal plate above the eyebrows
braided cords on the cheeks
This mask bears a very strong resemblance to the famous Ngere mask from the Helena Rubinstein collection (see photo)
probably by the same sculptor or from the same workshop
an extremely rare type of mask with a patina of age
comes with a base
a very beautiful collector’s item
free shipping
made of weathered wood, showing signs of heavy handling in places
height of the mask alone (wood) 33 cm, plus a ruffled headdress and a pendant charm with a bell at the chin: 49 cm
double headdresses adorned with a ruffle full of cowrie shells, plant fibers, and horsehair
metal plate above the eyebrows
braided cords on the cheeks
This mask bears a very strong resemblance to the famous Ngere mask from the Helena Rubinstein collection (see photo)
probably by the same sculptor or from the same workshop
an extremely rare type of mask with a patina of age
comes with a base
a very beautiful collector’s item
free shipping
12 500 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Material: Solid wood
Reference (ID): 1797473
Availability: In stock
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