The October 2022 Auctions: Day 2
Thu, Oct 13, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1365
DAN PEOPLE, IVORY COAST, AFRICAN POLYCHROMED CARVED WOOD MASK, H 11", W 8"
Estimate: $600 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $400 | $50 |
| $900 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $100,000 |
The Dan people refer to these masks as gle or ge, terms that refers both to the physical mask and the individual spirits the mask is believed to embody during masquerade performances. Dan masks have been documented as the embodiment of at least a dozen artistic personalities.
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