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Mask – Wood – Guere – Ivory Coast

Name: Mask - Wood - Guere - Ivory Coast
SKU: 57.10
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€ 199,00

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SKU: 57.10 Categories: African Art, Masks Tags: African masks, Guere, Ivory Coast art

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Stunning Guere mask with great eye for detail from Ivory Coast.

The Guere, neighbors of the Dan, make masks for similar purposes but usually of a form that is more “scary“ than Dan masks. They are used for rituals, education and social control and to appear frightening to enemies. Including custom made stand.

Object	Mask
Ethnic group:	Guere
Country:	Ivory Coast
Material:	Wood
Estimated period:	Mid 20^th century
Sold with stand:	Yes
Dimensions:	26x13x12 cm
Weight:	600 gram
Condition:	Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Mask – Wood – Guere – Ivory Coast

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