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IVORY COAST
Powerful mask WE GUERE
"Police mask" similar to that illustrated in TAM N° 9 page 104 (see bibliography), globular slit eyes in high relief, open mouth, tongue and teeth showing
It is a mask of social control, used during large popular gatherings
Sometimes also called a "striker", "policeman" or "brawler" mask
PROVENANCE: French private collection of Mr CB, plastic artist, former expert in primitive arts for several auction rooms
(More details on request)
Features:
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNICITY: Guere. Manage. Niger (WE)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Ivory Coast.
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: Height 27 cm.
CONDITION: OK
(See photos).
The base is NOT included.
Stand display is included
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Bibliography - Bibliography
Ivory Coast, We Country Masks, Marie-Noël Verger-Fèvre, Tribal Art Magazine N° 9, Spring 2005
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IVORY COAST
Powerful We Guere Mask
"Policeman Mask" similar to the one illustrated in TAM N° 9 page 104 (see bibliography), with globular slit eyes in high relief, open mouth, tongue and teeth apparent
It is a mask of social control, used during the big popular gatherings
Sometimes also called "hitter" or "brawler" mask
It is a mask of social control, used during the big popular gatherings
Sometimes also called "hitter" or "brawler" mask
PROVENANCE: Private French collection of Mr. CB, painter, ex tribal art expert for several auction houses
(More details on request)
(More details on request)
Features
TYPE OF OBJECT: Mask.
ETHNIC GROUP: War. Manage. Niger (WE)
ORIGIN: Ivory Coast.
MATERIAL: Wood.
DIMENSIONS: About 10 3/4 inches high.
CONDITION: Fair
(Please have a look on last picture).