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A Yaure mask, ivory coast, carved from hardwood. The mask…
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A Yaure mask, ivory coast, carved from hardwood. The mask depicts a anthropomorphic rams head. The face is thin and elongated with a small pursed mouth, slit eye holes, and a pointed long nose. The mask has been heavily layered with black oil and the tips of the ram horns have been coloured white with pigment. Metal nail repairs have been made to the cheeks of the face indicating that was a admired piece and worthyof restoration. Mounted on a wood stand. Height 400 15 cm, depth 12.5 cm. Previously of the Zoumana (Bamba) Traore collection, New York
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