Despite its appearance, this Guro mask shows no signs of age or use and was probably made to be sold.
Photographs © Hamill Gallery
GURO STYLE
MASK 2
11" high x 6" wide x 5" deep
Ivory Coast
$500
This mask has a long crack in the back part just below the black face, on the right side (see image below, lightened to show the crack). The mask remains strong and stable and has a bite bar.
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