Vintage Guro/Baule Mask from Ivory Coast with Metal Stand - 22" H X 6.5" W X 5" D

African mask carved in a non-traditional style exhibiting influences of both the Guro and Baule Peoples from the Ivory Coast. This example has a human face with an aggressive expression, oval shaped eyes, a broad nose, full lips, and small beard on the chin. Additional characteristics include 'c' shaped ears, bulging cheeks, and a bald coiffure with four twisted horns on top of the head of alternating bands of red and black. It has a very uniform black painted surface, mounted on black metal base.

This is a very original and unusual example of non-traditional tribal art. Perfect in a wide range of interior environments from an entry to a great room or study in a Modern,  Boho, Eclectic or Mid-Century setting.   

Place of Origin: Ivory Coast/Côte d’Ivoire 

Date of Manufacture: 1950s-1960s

Condition: Excellent

Wear: Consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions:

Mask: 15 in. H X 6.5 in. W X 5 in. D

Base: 7 in. L X 7 in. W X .5 in H

Total: 22 in. H 

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