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AUCTION GALLERY FORUM 9/11
Arts and Antiquities

25-05-2002 14:00
 
item no: 113. / 239.
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Extension mask in the shape of a crocodile

Extension mask in the shape of a crocodile
Extension mask in the shape of a crocodile


19th century, perhaps later, length 155 cm, height (of the crocodile) app. 18cm, wood covered with natural patina. The crocodile statue consisting of an extension and a mask helmet has a significantly large head, flat body and a...

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auction house AUCTION GALLERY FORUM 9/11
date of auction d-m-Y H:i
title of auction Arts and Antiquities
date of exhibition not given
auction contact +420 2 2423 5638-9 | info@forum9-11.com | www.forum9-11.com
link of auction https://axioart.com/aukcio/2002-05-25/arts-and-antiquities-b2
113. item
Extension mask in the shape of a crocodile
19th century, perhaps later, length 155 cm, height (of the crocodile) app. 18cm, wood covered with natural patina. The crocodile statue consisting of an extension and a mask helmet has a significantly large head, flat body and a tail with scales indicated by a bound rope and fixed conches. Inside the head, which functions at the same time as a helmet on a dancer's head, there is a rope handle enabling him to hold the mask on his head. Provenance: Bobo (Burkina Faso), Starting Price: CZK 45,000; USD 1,318; EUR 1,497, Estimated price: (50,000 - 60,000) CZK., The mask most likely symbolizes a mythical animal, being a hero of legends of the beginning of the world and mankind; the crocodile also represents powerful water creatures.