"Tankagle" mask of beautifully carved naturalistic form, still bearing fiber knotted headdress with white deposits.
Hairline crack at rim. Smooth variegated patina is evidence of age and traditional use. Custom base. Paper label on reverse of the mask reads "RATTON PARIS" Originally ran in Sotheby's November 21, 2022, Lot 64 Yale University Art Gallery writes, "Tankagle are known to be gentle, good humored, and amusing. They appear at the visit of dignitaries, singing and reciting proverbs that ask for God's blessing on the people. The masqueraders usually wear leg rattles and fiber or cloth costumes. They carry rattles made of calabash gourds and perform beautiful dances, short skits, and songs."

Provenances:
Estate of Lois R. Frankel, Houston; ex. Charles Ratton, Paris, 1971; AHDRC no. 0200396.

"Tankagle" mask of beautifully carved naturalistic form, still bearing fiber knotted headdress with white deposits.
Hairline crack at rim. Smooth variegated patina is evidence of age and traditional use. Custom base. Paper label on reverse of the mask reads "RATTON PARIS" Originally ran in Sotheby's November 21, 2022, Lot 64 Yale University Art Gallery writes, "Tankagle are known to be gentle, good humored, and amusing. They appear at the visit of dignitaries, singing and reciting proverbs that ask for God's blessing on the people. The masqueraders usually wear leg rattles and fiber or cloth costumes. They carry rattles made of calabash gourds and perform beautiful dances, short skits, and songs."

Provenances:
Estate of Lois R. Frankel, Houston; ex. Charles Ratton, Paris, 1971; AHDRC no. 0200396.

Era
1400-1900
Material
Trä
Ursprungsland
Elfenbenskusten
Skick
Bra skick - använd med små tecken på åldrande och fläckar
Etnisk grupp / kultur
Dan
Inhemskt objektnamn
mask
Höjd
23 cm
Sold with stand
Ja
Bredd
17 cm
Uppskattad tidsperiod
1850-1900

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Les deux étriers de poulie sont de belle qualité. Celui de l'ethnie Bassa est mêe une très belle et originale pièce. Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas un certificat joint. Bravo à la galerie Montagut.

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RICHARD-BARTHELEMY

Dankeschön! Ist gut angekommen 🙏 Zwar war das Paket an einer Stelle geöffnet, aber die kleine Figur lag gut eingepackt in dem Paket.

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user-8a8f0eac0a7d

Très content de ce bel objet. Il est arrivé rapidement et parfaitement emballé.

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user-d3213cf

O item chegou hoje e vinha tudo em ordem, é uma bela peça que corresponde ao que estava anunciado pela Montagut Gallery, excelente. Obrigado Luís Machado

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paintingpoint

Splendid transaction. Beautiful authentic object (with its certificate)

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igala

Une transaction parfaite, comme d'habitude. Un vendeur très professionnel, à recommander.

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JonasDB

An extremely trusted seller, with a strong reputation among the world of tribal arts. Great to deal with, and immediate with answers to any query that you might have.

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nfo

The best expert on African art ! Highly recommended! TOP !

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Les deux étriers de poulie sont de belle qualité. Celui de l'ethnie Bassa est mêe une très belle et originale pièce. Dommage qu'il n'y ait pas un certificat joint. Bravo à la galerie Montagut.

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RICHARD-BARTHELEMY