Mask - Gouro - Côte d'Ivoire

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Masque, a wood piece from Côte d'Ivoire in the Gouro culture, circa 1950, height 37 cm, in good condition, sold with stand; provenance M. Stahl, Vienna, Austria.

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Mask, Gouro culture, Côte d'Ivoire. Height 37cm.

Beautiful Gouro mask from Côte d'Ivoire. The face is elegant and gentle. The gaze is deep and mysterious. It seems to look beyond time. It is a work that exudes a lot of sensitivity. The sculpture is fine; it is the work of an experienced artist. It is covered with black paint with added white and orange pigments. Feathers were attached at the top of the mask, with visible holes for inserting them. Part of animal skin also remains. Fabrics hiding the wearer completed this mask. The whole is superb and harmonious. It is a classic and timeless work. The face reminds me of the sculptures of Amedeo Modigliani.
Sold as is, see photos. The photos are part of the description. A beautiful piece of antique and authentic collection. Circa 1950.

Provenance
- M. Stahl, Vienna, Austria.

Mask, Gouro culture, Côte d'Ivoire. Height 37cm.

Beautiful Gouro mask from Côte d'Ivoire. The face is elegant and gentle. The gaze is deep and mysterious. It seems to look beyond time. It is a work that exudes a lot of sensitivity. The sculpture is fine; it is the work of an experienced artist. It is covered with black paint with added white and orange pigments. Feathers were attached at the top of the mask, with visible holes for inserting them. Part of animal skin also remains. Fabrics hiding the wearer completed this mask. The whole is superb and harmonious. It is a classic and timeless work. The face reminds me of the sculptures of Amedeo Modigliani.
Sold as is, see photos. The photos are part of the description. A beautiful piece of antique and authentic collection. Circa 1950.

Provenance
- M. Stahl, Vienna, Austria.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Gouro
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
37 cm
FranceVerified
880
Objects sold
100%
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