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Guro Antelope Mask, Côte D'Ivoire
13 November 2018, 11:00 EST
New YorkUS$7,000 - US$9,000
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Guro Antelope Mask, Côte D'Ivoire
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height 14in (35.5cm)
Provenance
European Private Collection
Representing a bushbuck antelope (zru), it is one of the three yu masks found among the northern Guro and serves as an arbitrator in quarrels and to detect and extinguish evil forces.
Of classic animistic and lively style with large observant eyes and open, squared mouth revealing teeth and the tongue, the horns with ribbed design at the head then projecting and curving upwards at the back; the back of the mask with mouth grip inserted and wear indicative of much cultural use; fine medium brown patina with white, red and blue painted highlights.
height 14in (35.5cm)
Provenance
European Private Collection
Representing a bushbuck antelope (zru), it is one of the three yu masks found among the northern Guro and serves as an arbitrator in quarrels and to detect and extinguish evil forces.
Of classic animistic and lively style with large observant eyes and open, squared mouth revealing teeth and the tongue, the horns with ribbed design at the head then projecting and curving upwards at the back; the back of the mask with mouth grip inserted and wear indicative of much cultural use; fine medium brown patina with white, red and blue painted highlights.
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