Location:	New York
Type:	African Guro Mask
Tribe:	Guro
Country:	Ivory Coast
Materials:	Wood, Pigment
Age:	10-15 years
Dimensions:	18”x9”x6” (HxWxD)

 

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Guro mask represents the spirit of Gu, the wife of Zamble a supernatural being. Gu is often depicted as elegant, graceful, serene and beautiful.

 

Mask displayes a combination of human and animal forms. Notable features on masks include almond shaped eyes, rounded foreheads, finely sculptured nose and mouth with small but sprouting lips. Hairdos and headdress are delicately sculptured and elaborate. The mask is colorful and coated with natural dyes. The horns represent spiritual power and can hold magic potions or medicines to protect human lives. With some masks human features are combined with the powerful hornbill or yangaleya bird and on other a combination of human and animal traits can be found, including the hornbill or even imaginary beasts.

 

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