A fine and well carved Guro mask, Guro; Ivory Coast
Of classical form the Gu Mask with naturalistic female features, raised scarification fine nose and open mouth revealing teeth; the coif elaborately carved with two large horned protuberances, fine old patina with remains of layers of pigment. A lovely example. H. 11"
Comments: Property from a New York Estate
Provenance: Alfred Schienberg, 1971, The Gallery of African Art. NY