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THBGre Bush Spirit Mask: Guro/Bete People, Cote d'Ivoire
Lot 71
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By 500 Gallery
Apr 5, 2023
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2023-04-05 17:30:00
2023-04-05 17:30:00
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African tribal sculptures and masks from the late 1800's through the mid 20th century. Rare masterpiece examples of Bangwa, Dogon, Baule, Ibibio, Yoruba, Bakongo and Senufo art as well as some decorative fine art. The selection is from the private collection of Massachusetts Gentlemen. 500 Gallery info@500gallery.com
African tribal sculptures and masks from the late 1800's through the mid 20th century. Rare masterpiece examples of Bangwa, Dogon, Baule, Ibibio, Yoruba, Bakongo and Senufo art as well as some decorative fine art. The selection is from the private collection of Massachusetts Gentlemen. 500 Gallery info@500gallery.com
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African Tribal Art: Guro/Bete people, Cote d'Ivoire, Africa: Anthropomorphic Gre mask with brown/black patina and white kaolin clay details, its strong abstracted facial features are outlined with upholstery tacks. Hand carved wood, Late 19th century.
Based on a human face the mask also has the tusks of a wild boar. The people who wear the masks are viewed as protective agents that represent the spiritual forces. Gre masks are known for their distorted features like facial protuberances, horned heads, bulging forehead, and tubular eyes. They are designed to provoke terror through embodying wild animals.
In masked dance performances, emphasis on a an animals strength and ferocity are evoked, giving the masked dancer power to expel evil forces and disease.
12.25H x 8.5W x 6.5D (inches).
Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private Collection, New York
Good condition with evidence of use and age.Condition
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