African Tribal Art: Fine, Old Guro Antelope Mask from Ivory Coast w/ Custom Base
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African Tribal Art: Fine, Old Guro Antelope Mask from Ivory Coast w/ Custom Base:
$195.00
Price
$149 starting offer
Type of Object
Antelope-Faced Dye Mask
New, custom-built wood/metal base.
Country of Origin
Ivory Coast
Ethnicity
Guro or Gouro
Materials
Wood and pigment
Approximate Age
Unknown
Height (Inches)
13.5”
Width (Inches)
6”
Depth (Inches)
6”
Weight
Overall Condition
Beautiful piece —see photos.
Damage/Repair
No damage or repair noted.
Vetting
Likely carved for collector market.
About the Guro People
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
Additional Description
This is a great example of a zoomorphic Guro mask, with outstanding features and quality carving. This would be an excellent choice for decoration.
Dave Dahl—Discover African Art
Keywords: Guro, Guoro, Baule, Yaure, Malinke, Bete, We, Kweni, Ivory Coast, Cote D’Ivoire, tribal
ID# 10025
Fischer, Eberhard. Guro Masks,Performances and Master Carvers in Ivory Coast. New York: PrestelPublishing. 2008. Print.
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$195.00