Face Mask Gye
Guro · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: MFZ-24
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- Height
- 54 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
People famous for their sculptors and weavers Guro form a group of clanic groups formed by patrilinear families. His masks appear in playful acts and funeral…
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Full original description
People famous for their sculptors and weavers Guro form a group of clanic groups formed by patrilinear families. His masks appear in playful acts and funeral ceremonies. This mask symbolizes the encounter of an antelope and a dog. It is a protective mask, placed in front of the hut to ensure the protection of the family and property. The eyebrows and nose form a letter gammaIt contrasts a dark tone in hair, horns, snout and eyes with a rather lighter one.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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