Yann Ferrandin Ancient arts from Africa, Oceania and North America. Masks and sculptures from ancient Japan

Yann Ferrandin presents major objects from ancient civilizations in Africa, Oceania and North America. For a dozen years its field of competence has expanded to the exceptional masks and sculptures of ancient Japan.

Biography

A well-known dealer in the field, Yann Ferrandin selects the objects he showcases with rigor, expertise, and an appreciation for the exceptional.

He works primarily with private collectors.

His ongoing policy of lending works to important exhibitions has also led to his recognition by major museums, collections he regularly enriches.

Discover his artworks

MASK DAN
Republic of Côte d'Ivoire or Liberia
Estimated date: 19th century
Hardwood with deep, shiny patina; iron, fibers
Height: approx. 28.5 cm
Collection history :
Charles Ratton (1895-1986), France
Paul Rabut Collection (1914-1983), Westport, CT, USA
Maurice J. Pinto Collection (1925-2009), Paris, Geneva, New York
Private collection
Reproduced:
“The mysterious world of Paul Rabut” by Charles Derby, Tribal Art Magazine n° 91, page 90-95,
Sotheby's New York, Important Tribal Art, November 20, 1990
© Hughes Dubois

YAMAMBA, NOH THEATER MASK
Japan
Carved and signed on the back by the master Deme Mitsuyasu known as Yūkan (1577-1652)
Estimated date: early Edo period, first half of 17th century
Japanese cypress wood, pigments, lacquer
Height: approx. 21.5 cm
Rare mask representing Yamamba, the spirit of an elderly woman, demonic, solitary and living in the mountains. Yūkan was an illustrious Noh mask sculptor, son of the no less famous Deme Yoshimitsu aka Zekan. In 1616, he took over the reins of the hereditary guild of master Noh mask sculptors founded by his father, the Ono Deme house, and was like him awarded the Tenka ichi, a title literally meaning “best under the heavens” granted by the Shogunate to the most accomplished artists of a certain genre. Only seven noh mask sculptors were honored with this title.
© Hughes Dubois