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Guere War Mask with Embellishments, West Africa
Item Details
Guere (Liberia and Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa)
War mask, 19th to 20th century
Carved wood, pigment, bone, cloth, bells, metal and other embellishments
Masks such as this were often used in rituals and ceremonies, seeking social control or to strike fear into enemies.
Condition
- build-up of dust, dirt and grime accretions; loose and fraying fibers; scratches, scuffs and wear throughout.
Dimensions
9.0" W x 17.0" H x 5.0" D
- approximate measurements.
Item #
ITMG639144
