Mask Guru - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)
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Masque Guru, a Gouro mask from Côte d'Ivoire, made of wood, 48 cm high by 26 cm wide, in excellent condition, from a private collection.
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Description from the seller
Coming from the North, the Gouros, a Mandé people, arrived in this region in the 16th century.
The Gouro are called Lo or Golo, and they call themselves Kwéni.
The Baoulé call them Gouro. Decorative mask
The Gu or Gou masks are mainly feminine masks that accompany the Zamble and Zaouli masks.
These masks follow the male mask in ceremonies.
They belong to the Yo cult, and have virtually disappeared due to a lack of appeal, their dance no longer impressive enough.
Nowadays, when one mentions the Gu mask, men shrug their shoulders and say it is a mask of the old generation of dancers.
The Zamble mask is very particular to the Guro ethnic group. Half-leopard, half-antelope, it serves as the link between secular masks and sacred masks.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
Translated by Google TranslateComing from the North, the Gouros, a Mandé people, arrived in this region in the 16th century.
The Gouro are called Lo or Golo, and they call themselves Kwéni.
The Baoulé call them Gouro. Decorative mask
The Gu or Gou masks are mainly feminine masks that accompany the Zamble and Zaouli masks.
These masks follow the male mask in ceremonies.
They belong to the Yo cult, and have virtually disappeared due to a lack of appeal, their dance no longer impressive enough.
Nowadays, when one mentions the Gu mask, men shrug their shoulders and say it is a mask of the old generation of dancers.
The Zamble mask is very particular to the Guro ethnic group. Half-leopard, half-antelope, it serves as the link between secular masks and sacred masks.
Seller's Story
Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent.
Each piece is chosen for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists.
More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask Guru
Height
48 cm
Width
26 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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