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Zamble mask, Gouro, Ivory Coast

Name: Zamble mask, Gouro, Ivory Coast
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: RQ5QA6MLLS
Price: 680 EUR
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Mask representing a face painted red. The nose is slender, the mouth is half-open and reveals pointed teeth. Each of the cheeks is marked by a small incised cross enhanced with blue pigment.
The headdress descends on the sides of the forehead and is surmounted by two horns.
A collar starting from the top of the head surrounds the face. It is streaked with lines and herringbone patterns that are colored blue, white and red.
The sculpture is fine and very balanced.
This type of mask was used during the Zamble dance.
Gouro people, Ivory Coast
Mid 20th century.
Wood, pigments. Height: 39cm
Former French collection
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Additional Information

Ethnic group	Gouro - Guro
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Ivory Coast
Artist	Gouro
Height (cm)	39 cm
Materials	Wood

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Zamble mask, Gouro, Ivory Coast

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