Gouro mask - Côte d'Ivoire
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Gouro mask, carved from wood, originating in Côte d'Ivoire from the Gouro people, 31 cm high, dating to the late 20th century.
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Description from the seller
Origin. Côte d'Ivoire
Tribe name. Gouro
Material. Wood
Dimension 31 cm
Shipping mode. Colissimo within 24-48h, open.
This mask is a decorative piece in Gouro style from Côte d'Ivoire.
Typology: It is an anthropomorphic facial mask, often associated with Zaouli dances or Gouro mask societies. These masks are renowned for their elegance, formal balance, and fine execution.
Visage and features: The face has an oval and harmonious shape. The eyes are represented by elongated slits under arched and marked eyebrows, typical of Gouro statuary. The nose is straight and slender, leading to a small slightly open mouth that reveals teeth, a detail that adds realism and life to the expression.
Ornaments and headdress: The top of the mask is crowned by a plateau-shaped motif or circular headdress, finely worked with geometric engraved motifs (hatches). This type of summit element is common on Gouro masks and reinforces the vertical structure of the object.
Contours: The edge of the face is outlined by a series of small serrations or crenellations all around, a recurring decorative element in Gouro art that emphasizes the mask's silhouette.
Overall, this mask perfectly illustrates the aesthetic pursuit of Gouro sculptors, favoring symmetry, delicacy of features, and a high level of technical mastery in woodwork.
Origin. Côte d'Ivoire
Tribe name. Gouro
Material. Wood
Dimension 31 cm
Shipping mode. Colissimo within 24-48h, open.
This mask is a decorative piece in Gouro style from Côte d'Ivoire.
Typology: It is an anthropomorphic facial mask, often associated with Zaouli dances or Gouro mask societies. These masks are renowned for their elegance, formal balance, and fine execution.
Visage and features: The face has an oval and harmonious shape. The eyes are represented by elongated slits under arched and marked eyebrows, typical of Gouro statuary. The nose is straight and slender, leading to a small slightly open mouth that reveals teeth, a detail that adds realism and life to the expression.
Ornaments and headdress: The top of the mask is crowned by a plateau-shaped motif or circular headdress, finely worked with geometric engraved motifs (hatches). This type of summit element is common on Gouro masks and reinforces the vertical structure of the object.
Contours: The edge of the face is outlined by a series of small serrations or crenellations all around, a recurring decorative element in Gouro art that emphasizes the mask's silhouette.
Overall, this mask perfectly illustrates the aesthetic pursuit of Gouro sculptors, favoring symmetry, delicacy of features, and a high level of technical mastery in woodwork.
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Gouro mask
Height
31 cm
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