Ivory Coast, Guere
Second half of the 20th century
War Mask
War mask from the Guere ethnic group, located in Western Ivory Coast
The piece, with a terrifying expression, has both geometric and cubic shapes.
Such masks would scare the enemy and motivate troops.
Materials: Wood, cowry, fabric, metal, feathers, cotton, natural fibers.
Dimension : 41 x 30 x 14 cm
Weight : 2,1 kg
Dimensions :
- Height : 41 cm
- Width : 30 cm
- Depth : 14 cm