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Vintage Enameled Ceramic African Mask

Name: Vintage Enameled Ceramic African Mask
Price: 229 USD
Availability: InStock

$229

Le Gai Fouillis ei

Peyrilhac, FR

Condition Notes: Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less

Description: Fascinating decorative wall mask, made of artisanal ceramic/glazed pottery in a style close to the masks of the Dan tribe. … more Fascinating decorative wall mask, made of artisanal ceramic/glazed pottery in a style close to the masks of the Dan tribe. Vintage or old, unsigned, reminiscent of certain Vallauris productions created in the 60s. Stylized lippy face with pointed chin, high arched eyebrows, fine bridge of the nose, small round skull, half-closed crescent moon eyes, high ears and lower cheeks marked with 2 vertical scarifications. Surface of the face in lustrous black enamel, almost metallic, silver reflections, dark red lips, scarification and slightly translucent white enameled eyes revealing the color of orange earth, midnight blue pupils. We will note some green effects on the edges of the patterns at the level of the black enamel. 22-23cm max height, 13-14cm max width, 6-7cm thickness. Very good general condition, a few discreet chips including 2 on the right edge of the lower lip, one on the left cheek, 3 on the edge of the scarifications on the left cheek and one above the right eye, again very discreet , 1mm or less. 600-750gr approximately. Rare or unique piece. less

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