GUERE MASK, IVORY COAST/COTE D'IVOIRE.
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Second third of the 20th century, having a sharply ridged nose bisects the face vertically, flanked by multiple horizontal rows of cylindrical eye projections, the open circular mouth is surrounded by relief carving, and the sides of the mask are incised with ventilation holes, likely for attachment to costume or headgear, The surface shows a dark, dry patina with areas of abrasion and encrustation, consistent with field use. Blue pigment traces remain in some eye sockets, 31cm high 23cm wide
Provenance - Private UK Collection.
Condition
general marks and wear, scuffs.
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Description
Second third of the 20th century, having a sharply ridged nose bisects the face vertically, flanked by multiple horizontal rows of cylindrical eye projections, the open circular mouth is surrounded by relief carving, and the sides of the mask are incised with ventilation holes, likely for attachment to costume or headgear, The surface shows a dark, dry patina with areas of abrasion and encrustation, consistent with field use. Blue pigment traces remain in some eye sockets, 31cm high 23cm wide
Provenance - Private UK Collection.
Condition
general marks and wear, scuffs.
Theme
Do you have something similar to sell? Get your items valued free of charge!