Property from Very Important Private Collection Provenance: Important Dutch private collection. Mrs. and Mr. D. Gillissen The objects were collated in the 1970’s till late 1990’s. All were bought from reputable tribal art dealers in Amsterdam (Lemaire; Italiaander Galleries, Kunst-en Antiekhandel J S Becker and Paul Rutten Asiatic and Tribal Art) and France (Expert Arts Primitifs Raoul Lehuard) Note: It will be professionally packed and safely sent within 3 working days. Shipped with Insurance! Bambara, Mali Height: 23,5 cm. A mask of the Bambara, completely forged of iron, with a face leading to a pointed chin, long, flat nose, slit, slightly protruding eyes and small, open mouth. Its hairstyle consists of a short, wide braid above the high forehead and two additional plaits left and right, which terminate in two rolled-up volutes in front of the protruding ears. A rare piece with age-related patches of rust at front and back. Otherwise no damage. Compare very similar iron mask sold by Dorotheum for €625, - See photo # 14 Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. It will be professionally packed and safely send. Buyers are responsible for import regulation and restrictions of their own country.