Dance mask - Guro - Côte d’Ivoire

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Guro wooden mask from Côte d’Ivoire, circa 1910–1920, 38 cm high and 14 cm wide, in good condition with age-related wear, sold with a custom stand and an authenticity certificate, provenance: Belgian private collection.

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Stunning carved wooden Guro mask.
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with a custom-made stand
Sold with certificate of authenticity.



Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Stunning carved wooden Guro mask.
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with a custom-made stand
Sold with certificate of authenticity.



Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Guro
Height
38 cm
Width
14 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1910-1920, 1920-1930
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
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