African mask - BAULE GURO - Ivory Coast (3688 - E)

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African mask - BAULE GURO - Ivory Coast
Sold without the stand, you can purchase a stand separately at a cost of about $ 30
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Another marker of Guro masks is the nature of the tattoo marks found on them. Guro tattoo marks replicate the scarification marks found on the men of the tribe. These marks are cut in relief on the foreheads and the cheeks in repetitions. Guro masks have small mouths and sharpened teeth. The coiffures on the masks are done in elaborate, geometric patterns, mostly in five parts. In addition, most Guro masks have broad, wooden collars to hold raffia cloaks worn by the dancers. Yet another distinction of Guro masks is the usual and common addition of animal features even to human masks. These can be in the form of elephant's ears, antelope's horns or superstructures of bird's heads. So great is the tendency to add animal features to masks that the Guro carvers' finest masks are the mash-ups of different animal features. These are the zamble masks. At Je ceremonies, the zamble masks are the first to appear. All Guro masks are sated in hidden tribal meanings and are considered fatal for women to behold. But their very extreme refinement makes them irresistible; for all art collectors, Guro masks represent some of the finest art works out of Africa, and the zamble masks are the most coveted. A very nice Baule Guro mask carved with detail with a beautiful appearance. It has a very nice warm patina and is richly decorated with glass beads and cowry shells, this mask is brought back from the Ivory Coast by an ex military from Verviers
Sold without the stand, you can purchase a stand separately at a cost of about $ 30
Height : 34 cm
Width : 12 cm
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