Gu mask, Guro Ivory Coast.
In Guro culture three sacred masks center around Zamble, a mythical creature. He is complemented by his beautiful wife, Gu, represented here by the delicate features and solemn expression. Wood. 27 cm.
Provenance:
Emil Storrer (1917–1989), Zürich, Switzerland.
Collection Edith Hafter (1911–2001), Solothurn, Switzerland.
Private collection Brussels.
Exhibited:
‘Gouro: Sculpture de Génies’, Galerie Charles-Wesley Hourdé, Paris. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
31.10.2017 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 7,500.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 8,000.- to EUR 10,000.-
Gu mask, Guro Ivory Coast.
In Guro culture three sacred masks center around Zamble, a mythical creature. He is complemented by his beautiful wife, Gu, represented here by the delicate features and solemn expression. Wood. 27 cm.
Provenance:
Emil Storrer (1917–1989), Zürich, Switzerland.
Collection Edith Hafter (1911–2001), Solothurn, Switzerland.
Private collection Brussels.
Exhibited:
‘Gouro: Sculpture de Génies’, Galerie Charles-Wesley Hourdé, Paris. (VJ)
Specialist: Joris Visser
Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34
Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com
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| Auction: | Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 31.10.2017 - 14:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 25.10. - 31.10.2017 |
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