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Guro Antelope Mask zamble

Guro peoples, Ivory Coast

Late 19th or early 20th century

Height: 32 cm – Width: 15 cm – Depth: 33 cm

Wood and pigments

A hybrid blend of antelope and panther, this mask was given to the most skillful dancer of the family who wore it during dance competitions organized between villages. The refined execution of this mask, enhanced by its sinuous, rythmical lines, place it among the most beautiful examples of the known corpus.

Provenance

Private Collection, Paris
Sotheby’s Paris, 4 December 2019, Lot 45