ETHNOFLORENCE
INDIAN AND HIMALAYAN
FOLK AND TRIBAL ARTS
October 26, 2021
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Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris
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6, avenue Hoche 75008 Paris France
17 November 2021
302 lots
https://auction.cornettedesaintcyr.fr/vente/118036
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Two interesting Nepalese masks from the collection of Josette Schulmann (https://ethnoflorence.wordpress.com/category/collection-josette-et-theo-schulmann/) are offered in this auction.
lot 232
The lot presents an anthropomorphic mask (H 24 cm) with a symmetrical shape of the elements of the face and with an undisputed quality of the resulting composition; beautiful natural brown patina; a red dot on the forehead represents a Tilak / Bindi; an animal fur is nailed to the forehead like hair.
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Provenance
Collection Josette Schulmann Acquis dans les années 80’s.
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Lot 235
Nepali anthropomorphic mask (H. 29 cm), oval shape, the rendering of the elements of the face is symmetrical with regular features adorned with a beard and mustache in animal hair. The appearance of this mask is characterized by the presence of teeth – a documented but not usual circumstance. Beautiful patina that attests to its long use.
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Provenance
Collection Josette Schulmann Acquis dans les années 80’s.
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Cornette de Saint Cyr Paris
Some catalog’s covers and a relative selection of beautiful nepalese lots from the past
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2019 – 6 – 11
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2018 – 11 – 22
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2018 – 6 – 11
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2017 – 10 – 31
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2015 – 4 -14
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