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Description : Africa, Ivory Coast, Guro peoples, Ca. 1960's. A very fine and tribally used carved wooden mask abstractly in the form of an antelope. Long curved horns, wide almost rounded eyes, large nose ridge, toothy mouth that probably represents a different species of animal as it has canine teeth along with molars. The entirety of the mask is painted in leaded gloss paint, quite possibly of the type used in the maritime trade. The mask was held in place during tribal rituals through the use of an added bent-twig that the wearer would hold with his clenched jaw. There are 11 additional holes where a cloth head covering would have been attached. Size: 25 L x 6 W (63.5 cm x 15.2 cm) Guro, also spelled Gouro, also called Kweni, are people of the Ivory Coast, living in the valley regions of the Bandama River, they speak a language of the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo family of African languages. The Guro came originally from the north and northwest, driven by Mande invasions in the second half of the 18th century. They are known for their colorful painted masks and often represent animal scenes. Provenance: private Dodge collection Superior, Colorado, USA, ex-Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado, USA, Accession number 1971.671, and deaccessioned approximately 2010. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #177867
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