Gouro mask - Côte d'Ivoire
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Masque Gouro, an original Gouro anthropomorphic wooden mask from Côte d'Ivoire, 31 cm high, in good condition.
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Description from the seller
Origin. Côte d'Ivoire
Name of the tribe. Gouro
Material. Wood
Dimension 31 cm
Shipping method. Colissimo within 24-48h, open.
This mask is a characteristic piece of Gouro traditional art from Côte d'Ivoire.
Typology: This is an anthropomorphic facial mask, often associated with Zaouli dances or Gouro mask societies. These masks are renowned for their elegance, formal balance and the finesse of their execution.
Face and features: The face has an oval, harmonious shape. The eyes are represented by elongated slits under arched and marked eyebrow ridges, typical of Gouro statuary. The nose is straight and fine, leading to a small mouth slightly ajar that reveals teeth, a detail that adds realism and vitality to the expression.
Ornaments and headdress: The top of the mask is crowned by a plateau-shaped motif or circular headdress, finely worked with engraved geometric patterns (hatching). This type of summit element is common on Gouro masks and reinforces the object's vertical structure.
Contours: The edge of the face is outlined by a series of small dentellures or crenellations all around, a decorative element recurring in Gouro art that emphasizes the mask's silhouette.
Overall, this mask perfectly illustrates the aesthetic quest of Gouro sculptors, privileging symmetry, delicacy of features and a high level of technical mastery in woodwork.
Origin. Côte d'Ivoire
Name of the tribe. Gouro
Material. Wood
Dimension 31 cm
Shipping method. Colissimo within 24-48h, open.
This mask is a characteristic piece of Gouro traditional art from Côte d'Ivoire.
Typology: This is an anthropomorphic facial mask, often associated with Zaouli dances or Gouro mask societies. These masks are renowned for their elegance, formal balance and the finesse of their execution.
Face and features: The face has an oval, harmonious shape. The eyes are represented by elongated slits under arched and marked eyebrow ridges, typical of Gouro statuary. The nose is straight and fine, leading to a small mouth slightly ajar that reveals teeth, a detail that adds realism and vitality to the expression.
Ornaments and headdress: The top of the mask is crowned by a plateau-shaped motif or circular headdress, finely worked with engraved geometric patterns (hatching). This type of summit element is common on Gouro masks and reinforces the object's vertical structure.
Contours: The edge of the face is outlined by a series of small dentellures or crenellations all around, a decorative element recurring in Gouro art that emphasizes the mask's silhouette.
Overall, this mask perfectly illustrates the aesthetic quest of Gouro sculptors, privileging symmetry, delicacy of features and a high level of technical mastery in woodwork.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Gouro mask
Height
31 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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