Description : TWO WEST AFRICAN GURO WOOD CARVED MASKS from the Ivory coast. Adept at combining human and animal forms, the Guro were originally called the Kweni tribe, re-named by the dominant Baule people. Each mask having carved human figures at crest, one surrounded by a serpent, the faces vividly colored in orange-red, with carved hair & stylized horns. Each about 9 in. by 22 in.
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Estimate (low-high) : 250 USD-350 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 850 Title : Two West African Guro Wood Carved Masks From The Size : Each about 9 in. by 22 in. Condition report : 850: Masks are in good overall condition with light wear throughout, the snake has a broken tail, the woman's hand is chipped off and one mask has a crack to the chin. O'Gallerie, auctioneer, Portland, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Three-Day Estate & Collection Auction Sale date : 09 Jun 2010It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale