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THBExhibited Ivory Coast Guro Wood Mask, ex Komor
Lot 46
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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West Africa, Ivory Coast, Guro people, ca. early 20th century CE. An elegant early 20th century Guro mask, masterfully carved from a single piece of hardwood with the refined, elongated facial proportions for which the tradition is renowned. The smooth planes of the face are subtly modeled, with a long tapering nose, delicately arched brows, narrow slit eyes, and a softly pursed mouth. The forehead is high and gently rounded, while finely incised chevron patterns define the coiffure and frame the temples. The mask retains the characteristic ovoid contour and graceful symmetry that distinguish Guro artistry, its refined geometry balanced by restrained surface decoration. Small drilled perforations along the rim indicate where fiber attachments or raffia once completed the ensemble during performance. The lustrous patina, enriched by age and handling, enhances the depth of the wood's warm brown tones. Size: 5" W x 14.4" H (12.7 cm x 36.6 cm); 17.5" H (44.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Guro masks are traditionally danced in a variety of contexts, from social celebrations to masquerades honoring spirits and ancestors. The elongated visage is associated with ideals of beauty and moral character within Guro culture, its serene features embodying composure, dignity, and ancestral presence. This example, with its purity of line and harmony of form, stands as a testament to the enduring elegance of Guro woodcarving traditions.
Exhibited at Oberlin College, Allen Memorial Art Museum, October 3 to December 15, 2002 as part of the "Selections from the Ralph T. Coe Collection of African Art" exhibition.
Provenance: Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, acquired via descent in 2010; ex-private collection of Ralph T. Coe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, acquired April 15, 1977; ex-Mathias Komor, New York City, New York, USA
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#196051Some stable hairline fissures as well as minor nicks, scratches, and weathering, commensurate with age. Otherwise intact and excellent with good detail and rich patina. Old "Mathias Komor New York" label on verso.Condition
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