guro mask - teacher

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€ 55
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Julien Gauthier
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A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 800 - € 950
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Description from the seller

A very fine, tribally used carved wooden mask abstractly shaped in the form of an antelope. It has long curved horns and wide, almost rounded eyes. The entire mask is painted in gloss paint, quite possibly of the type used in maritime trade. The mask was secured during tribal rituals with an added bent twig that the wearer held with his clenched jaw. There are 11 additional holes where a cloth head covering would have been attached.

Provenance: Argiles Collection, Barcelona

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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A very fine, tribally used carved wooden mask abstractly shaped in the form of an antelope. It has long curved horns and wide, almost rounded eyes. The entire mask is painted in gloss paint, quite possibly of the type used in maritime trade. The mask was secured during tribal rituals with an added bent twig that the wearer held with his clenched jaw. There are 11 additional holes where a cloth head covering would have been attached.

Provenance: Argiles Collection, Barcelona

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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Details

Indigenous object name
guro mask
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
teacher
Material
wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
87 cm
Width
35 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
SpainVerified
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Objects sold
100%
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