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African Ivory Coast Guro 'Gu' Carved Mask

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African Ivory Coast Guro 'Gu' Carved Mask

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Description

An African Cote D'ivoire Guro (Kweni) 'Gu' (wife) female carved mask having two large lobes or plaits of hair that contour the face with geometric patterns carved around the top of the mask and a pointed spike design around the lower perimeter with three raised notches at the center of the forehead representing the traditional scarifications of the Guro people. Painted with natural pigment in red and black. Mounted on custom wood and lucite stand.

Condition

Good condition.

Dimensions

18.5 x 7 x 5.5 in

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African Ivory Coast Guro 'Gu' Carved Mask

Name: African Ivory Coast Guro 'Gu' Carved Mask
SKU: 144074059
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $400

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