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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)

Stand display is included

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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

PROVENANCE: Private French collection of Mr. CB, painter, ex tribal art expert for several auction houses
(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).