Mask - Guéré - Côte d’Ivoire

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Guéré mask of wisdom from Côte d’Ivoire, titled 'masque de la sagesse', carved in bois with textile and cauris, dating to 1980–1990, in good condition with some wear and stains due to age; dimensions 52 cm high, 41 cm wide, 25 cm deep, weight 5.6 kg, sold without a stand.

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Rare imposing mask that really danced. This mask is called the "mask of wisdom" and it is the first to dance during a mask parade. Sold without a base.
Height = 52 cm; width = 41 cm; depth = 25 cm; weight = 5.6 kg
Photos are part of the description.
Certificate of authenticity available upon request.

Rare imposing mask that really danced. This mask is called the "mask of wisdom" and it is the first to dance during a mask parade. Sold without a base.
Height = 52 cm; width = 41 cm; depth = 25 cm; weight = 5.6 kg
Photos are part of the description.
Certificate of authenticity available upon request.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Cauris, Textile, Wood
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Guéré
Height
52 cm
Width
41 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
5.6 kg
Estimated period
1980-1990
Sold by
FranceVerified
1520
Objects sold
100%
Private

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