Dance mask - Gouro - Côte d'Ivoire

Mask, Gouro culture, Ivory Coast. H.37cm

Magnificent Gouro mask from Ivory Coast. The face is elegant and gentle. The gaze is deep and mysterious. It seems to look beyond time. This is a work that exudes a great deal of sensitivity. The sculpture is fine; it is the work of a seasoned artist. It is covered with black paint with added white and orange pigments. Feathers were pinned to the top of the mask; the holes for inserting them are visible. There remains also a portion of animal skin. Fabrics concealing 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 for antique collectors, authentic.
Circa 1950.

Provenance :
- M.Stahl, Vienna, Austria.