The Guro people are well known for their colorful and highly decorated masks. This mask features a colorful face and a superstructure of a dark figure standing on top of the head. There is some cracking to the legs of the figure and wear and tear throughout. Please inspect photos carefully. Stand is not included but one can be added for an additional fee.
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Guro Mask with Superstructure 25″- Ivory Coast – African Art
$157.50
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| Type of Object | Face Mask |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) |
| Ethnicity | Guro |
| Material | Wood, Pigment |
| Approximate Age | Unknown |
| Height | 25" |
| Width | 7" |
| Depth | 5" |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs |
| Overall Condition | Cracks on legs. Scuffing and wear and tear throughout. |
Tribe Information
About the Guro People
“Between the Baule and the Yaure to the west, the Malinke to the north and the Bete and We to the south, the Guro people live surrounded by savannah and forest. They migrated from the north during the 16th century and number about 200,000. Originally they were called Kweni, but they were violently colonized between 1906 and 1912 and were given the Baule name Guro by the invading French colonials. Guro villages have rounded houses in the northern area and rectangular houses in the southern region. Village life is regulated by a council of elders, representing each main family, and by secret societies. The Guro farm predominantly cotton, rice, coffee and cocoa - the men clear the fields and the women plant. “
Sources:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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