Bidspirit auction | Large Mask With Many Monkeys

Large Mask With Many Monkeys & Cup, Baule, Ivory Coast, - African Tribal Art: Large Mbra cult monkey mask, Baule People, Ivory Coast. Late 19th-early 20th Century. This unusual mask, with a divination cup held aloft by eight small monkey figures balancing on the abstracted head of a large primate, has a smooth patina from use. Carved wood, with a custom-made steel display stand. DIMENSIONS: Approx. 31”H x 14”W x 18”D; 39” H on stand PROVENANCE: Private collection. CONDITION: Patinated, aged with some material and pigment losses. ***VIDEO: To see a 3D video of this item, copy and paste the link below into your search browser: https://youtu.be/kKNAphwCUM0 NOTE: This lot may be subject to a confidential reserve sale price.