Lot No. 9


An early Baule 'Mblo' mask.


An early Baule 'Mblo' mask. - Tribal Art

Around 1900. Wood. 28 cm. The 'Mblo' mask represents an ideal of personal beauty and composure. During ceremonies and celebrations, these masks are danced and performed to entertain. This mask's delicate symmetrical features, ornate hairstyle and smooth surface all create an image of calm and grace. (VJ)

Provenance:
Loudmer, Paris, 1976;
Collection Dr. E. Hess, Basel;
Private collection, Paris.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

04.10.2021 - 15:05

Realized price: **
EUR 23,040.-
Estimate:
EUR 15,000.- to EUR 18,000.-
Starting bid:
EUR 12,000.-

An early Baule 'Mblo' mask.


Around 1900. Wood. 28 cm. The 'Mblo' mask represents an ideal of personal beauty and composure. During ceremonies and celebrations, these masks are danced and performed to entertain. This mask's delicate symmetrical features, ornate hairstyle and smooth surface all create an image of calm and grace. (VJ)

Provenance:
Loudmer, Paris, 1976;
Collection Dr. E. Hess, Basel;
Private collection, Paris.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Online auction
Date: 04.10.2021 - 15:05
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 29.09. - 04.10.2021


** Purchase price incl. charges and taxes

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