Gura animal mask

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Collection

African Art Collection

Description

This Baule, Guro mask represents a large animal with zoomorphic characteristics, enlarged circular eyes, red with protruding cylindrical pupils, a mouth arched open, and serrated edges as teeth. It is a fine old example.

Student Work

No

Culture

Baule

Geography

Cote d'Ivoire

Medium

wood

Classification

Mask

Accession Number

1997 .01.022

Donation Date