一个木制面具 - Guro - 象牙海岸 (没有保留价)





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来自科特迪瓦中部布瓦夫莱地区的Guro族木制面具,题名 A wooden mask,附带底座,高度28厘米,重量1.2千克,状况为公平。
卖家的描述
This ceremonial mask of the Guro people from the Bouaflé region in central Ivory Coast is among the most impressive examples of mask art, which, within Guro societies, intertwines notions of beauty, social harmony, and spiritual presence. Guro masks appeared at festivals, initiations, and public ceremonies and were not understood as static works of art, but rather as living participants within performative events. Their appearance is often based on idealized human features and simultaneously reflects cultural concepts of grace and refined behavior.
The mask is characterized by an exceptionally naturalistic polychromy. The hair, gathered into a rolled, braided bun, is dyed deep black and contrasts effectively with the pinkish flesh tones of the face. The slightly flushed cheeks suggest cosmetic enhancement and underscore the festive character of the depiction. Strictly defined black eyebrows frame the half-open eyes, whose sculpted lids, black irises, and white-rimmed eyeballs create a remarkable sense of life. Additional black outlines enhance the expressiveness of the gaze.
The delicate nose is accentuated by small black dots, while the slightly open mouth with its visible teeth and pink lips lends the mask a friendly, almost communicative presence. The meticulously crafted ears complete the naturalistic overall impression. Small cracks, abrasions, and minor imperfections document the object's history of use and point to its integration into ritual performances.
Literature (Selection)
Fischer, Eberhard: Guro Masks and Performance. Zurich 1980.
Himmelheber, Hans: The Art of the Ivory Coast. Munich 1964.
Cole, Herbert M.: Icons: Ideals and Power in the Art of Africa. Washington D.C. 1989.
Vogel, Susan Mullin: Africa Explores: 20th Century African Art. New York 1991.
Fischer, Eberhard / Homberger, Lorenz: The Art of the Ivory Coast. Zurich 1979.
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卖家故事
This ceremonial mask of the Guro people from the Bouaflé region in central Ivory Coast is among the most impressive examples of mask art, which, within Guro societies, intertwines notions of beauty, social harmony, and spiritual presence. Guro masks appeared at festivals, initiations, and public ceremonies and were not understood as static works of art, but rather as living participants within performative events. Their appearance is often based on idealized human features and simultaneously reflects cultural concepts of grace and refined behavior.
The mask is characterized by an exceptionally naturalistic polychromy. The hair, gathered into a rolled, braided bun, is dyed deep black and contrasts effectively with the pinkish flesh tones of the face. The slightly flushed cheeks suggest cosmetic enhancement and underscore the festive character of the depiction. Strictly defined black eyebrows frame the half-open eyes, whose sculpted lids, black irises, and white-rimmed eyeballs create a remarkable sense of life. Additional black outlines enhance the expressiveness of the gaze.
The delicate nose is accentuated by small black dots, while the slightly open mouth with its visible teeth and pink lips lends the mask a friendly, almost communicative presence. The meticulously crafted ears complete the naturalistic overall impression. Small cracks, abrasions, and minor imperfections document the object's history of use and point to its integration into ritual performances.
Literature (Selection)
Fischer, Eberhard: Guro Masks and Performance. Zurich 1980.
Himmelheber, Hans: The Art of the Ivory Coast. Munich 1964.
Cole, Herbert M.: Icons: Ideals and Power in the Art of Africa. Washington D.C. 1989.
Vogel, Susan Mullin: Africa Explores: 20th Century African Art. New York 1991.
Fischer, Eberhard / Homberger, Lorenz: The Art of the Ivory Coast. Zurich 1979.
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卖家故事
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