A Guere Illness Mask African Mask Ex Scanzi Collection
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A striking carved wooden ceremonial mask with some facial deformities, perhaps it could be considered an illness mask. The mask has attached textile bondles of magic ingredients, woven hair, beads and other textiles, and the facial features are distored and abstract. Guere or related ethnic group, Liberia, Africa. The mask measures 11 inches tall, 26 inches tall on custom display stand. Provenance: Franco Giovanni Scanzi collection, Italy / Ivory Coast
Condition
Good, very well worn, showing field use.
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A Guere Illness Mask African Mask Ex Scanzi Collection
Estimate $500 - $800
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