The Gye Mask
Guro · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: MFAZ-77
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- Height
- 46 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments
People famed for their sculptures and weavers. They are a group of more than forty tribes, formed by families of patriots. His masks appear at fun…
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Full original description
People famed for their sculptures and weavers. They are a group of more than forty tribes, formed by families of patriots. His masks appear at fun and commemorative parties, at funerals and funerals.It's a mask from the northern part of the country. His head remembers that of the antelope.
This mask symbolizes the encounter between an antelope and a dog. It was placed in front of the door of the hut for its protection.
Further technical information
- Width
- 17 cm
- 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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