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来自科特迪瓦的Guro族节日面具,题为《A wooden mask》,产地Bouafla Village,高48 cm,重2.3 kg,品相尚可,附带底座。
卖家的描述
Guro Festival Mask, Bouafla Village, wood with polychrome paintwork; Central-West Ivory Coast, Gohitafla Region. Incl stand.
This festival mask belongs to the rich mask tradition of the Guro people in the central forest region of Ivory Coast. Guro masks are not only carriers of spiritual powers but also expressions of a highly developed aesthetic culture in which beauty, entertainment, and social representation are closely intertwined. Masks used at festivals and public ceremonies, in particular, are characterized by their vibrant colors, narrative imagery, and intricate designs.
The mask's face conveys a cheerful yet controlled expression. The half-closed eyes, the curled, pointed nose, and the smiling, open mouth with visible teeth lend it a remarkable liveliness. The intense red pigmentation of the face is contrasted by black-painted hair, eyelids, eyebrows, and lips, while the white teeth stand out as a luminous accent. A fine blue band below the hairline and the ornamentally designed framing of the face emphasize the symmetry and elegance of the composition.
The figurative superstructure deserves special attention. On a richly painted platform, a dynamic scene unfolds between a black panther and a yellow-spotted leopard. The playful entanglement of the two big cats creates an extraordinary sense of movement and alludes to themes such as strength, skill, and the balance of competing forces. Such animal depictions expand the mask beyond a mere representation of the face, transforming it into a complex narrative image.
The excellent preservation of the paintwork and the few minor cracks on the back attest to the long ritual use and high regard for this remarkable work.
Literature (Selection)
Anita J. Glaze: Art and Death in a Senufo Village. Bloomington 1981.
Eberhard Fischer / Hans Himmelheber: The Art of the Ivory Coast. Zurich 1984.
Susan Vogel: Africa Explores: 20th Century African Art. New York 1991.
Christopher D. Roy: Traditional Art of Africa. Upper Saddle River 1999.
Jacques Kerchache among others: L’Art Africain. Paris 1988.
Robert Goldwater: African Art. New York 1964.
卖家故事
Guro Festival Mask, Bouafla Village, wood with polychrome paintwork; Central-West Ivory Coast, Gohitafla Region. Incl stand.
This festival mask belongs to the rich mask tradition of the Guro people in the central forest region of Ivory Coast. Guro masks are not only carriers of spiritual powers but also expressions of a highly developed aesthetic culture in which beauty, entertainment, and social representation are closely intertwined. Masks used at festivals and public ceremonies, in particular, are characterized by their vibrant colors, narrative imagery, and intricate designs.
The mask's face conveys a cheerful yet controlled expression. The half-closed eyes, the curled, pointed nose, and the smiling, open mouth with visible teeth lend it a remarkable liveliness. The intense red pigmentation of the face is contrasted by black-painted hair, eyelids, eyebrows, and lips, while the white teeth stand out as a luminous accent. A fine blue band below the hairline and the ornamentally designed framing of the face emphasize the symmetry and elegance of the composition.
The figurative superstructure deserves special attention. On a richly painted platform, a dynamic scene unfolds between a black panther and a yellow-spotted leopard. The playful entanglement of the two big cats creates an extraordinary sense of movement and alludes to themes such as strength, skill, and the balance of competing forces. Such animal depictions expand the mask beyond a mere representation of the face, transforming it into a complex narrative image.
The excellent preservation of the paintwork and the few minor cracks on the back attest to the long ritual use and high regard for this remarkable work.
Literature (Selection)
Anita J. Glaze: Art and Death in a Senufo Village. Bloomington 1981.
Eberhard Fischer / Hans Himmelheber: The Art of the Ivory Coast. Zurich 1984.
Susan Vogel: Africa Explores: 20th Century African Art. New York 1991.
Christopher D. Roy: Traditional Art of Africa. Upper Saddle River 1999.
Jacques Kerchache among others: L’Art Africain. Paris 1988.
Robert Goldwater: African Art. New York 1964.
卖家故事
详细资料
Rechtliche Informationen des Verkäufers
- Unternehmen:
- Jaenicke Njoya GmbH
- Repräsentant:
- Wolfgang Jaenicke
- Adresse:
- Jaenicke Njoya GmbH
Klausenerplatz 7
14059 Berlin
GERMANY - Telefonnummer:
- +493033951033
- Email:
- w.jaenicke@jaenicke-njoya.com
- USt-IdNr.:
- DE241193499
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