Large We Guéré Tribal Mask, Ivory Coast African Art, Hand Carved Wood, c.1970

Description

View Large We Guéré Tribal Mask, Ivory Coast African Art, Hand Carved Wood, c.1970 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This Wé (Guéré) mask in carved wood comes from the ancient cultural region of the Wé people, located in western Ivory Coast, near Liberia. Its powerful expression, characterized by protruding eyes, a large central nose and an open mouth revealing imposing teeth, evokes masks intended to impress and embody the protective forces of the community. Traditionally associated with initiation ceremonies, village protection, hunting or ritual dances, Wé masks are among the major works of African tribal art. This one has a beautiful patina of use, an old black, red and white polychromy, as well as the traces of an old fixing of the plant fiber cap. It comes from a former private collection (estate). As a precaution, its completion is proposed around 1970. Good general state of conservation with wear. Large We Guéré Tribal Mask, Ivory Coast African Art, Hand Carved Wood, c.1970 The description of this item has been automatically translated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Reference 5066-2C860 This Wé (Guéré) mask in carved wood comes from the ancient cultural region of the Wé people, located in western Ivory Coast, near Liberia. Its powerful expression, characterized by protruding eyes, a large central nose and an open mouth revealing imposing teeth, evokes masks intended to impress and embody the protective forces of the community. Traditionally associated with initiation ceremonies, village protection, hunting or ritual dances, Wé masks are among the major works of African tribal art. This one has a beautiful patina of use, an old black, red and white polychromy, as well as the traces of an old fixing of the plant fiber cap. It comes from a former private collection (estate). As a precaution, its completion is proposed around 1970. State Good general state of conservation with wear, age cracks, small losses of material and polychromy consistent with its age and use. Old traces of attachment of the headdress visible on the sides and inside. Dimensions: Height: 32 cm Width: 18 cm Weight: 1,220 kg This Wé (Guéré) mask in carved wood comes from the ancient cultural region of the Wé people, located in western Ivory Coast, near Liberia. Its powerful expression, characterized by protruding eyes, a large central nose and an open mouth revealing imposing teeth, evokes masks intended to impress and embody the protective forces of the community. Traditionally associated with initiation ceremonies, village protection, hunting or ritual dances, Wé masks are among the major works of African tribal art. This one has a beautiful patina of use, an old black, red and white polychromy, as well as the traces of an old fixing of the plant fiber cap. It comes from a former private collection (estate). As a precaution, its completion is proposed around 1970. Good general state of conservation with wear Condition: Used. Category: Art › Other Art. Brand: Unbranded.

Type

Mask

Origine

Africa

Time Period Manufactured

1970-1989

Unit Quantity

1

Country of Origin

Ivory Coast

Unit of gauges

m

Height

32 cm

Material

Wood

Width

7 1/8in

Brand

Unbranded