This is the rating and price for African Guru Ivory Coast Female Mask 20Th. C
Description : This female mask with horns and double birds vertical head crest and fine facial detailed carvings, slit eye's, was danced in village festivals celebrating important occasions such as harvests and weddings. Commissioned by individual wearers, the masks represent particular totems, personalities or themes. The double birds on the top are often dualities such as male/female. As in many African tribal cultures, Guru Ivory Coast masks are/were worn by dancers in sacred ceremonies, sometimes related to secret-society initiations. Wood and pigment paint . CONDITION overall good, old crack, few dings and scuff marks. H. 21'' W. 10 1/2'' D. 8''. ''Provenance Anne Narosny African Art Collection Estate'' Sale # 1 of 3''
Price: 61.50 USDIt's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 200 USD-300 USDIt's free to register now to view!
About the lot N° 132 Title : African Guru Ivory Coast Female Mask 20Th. C Premier Auction Galleries, auctioneer, Chesterland, OHIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : African Art, Dolls, Fine & Decorative Arts Auction Sale date : 20 Mar 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
