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Vintage Guru Mask
Appraised by Dr. Cledie Collins Taylor, Detroit, Michigan
Value: $600.00
Description of Significance of this Guro Mask from theIvory Coast
This Guro Mask originated from the Ivory Coast. It is intricately crafted of a single pieceof wood and painted in brown tones, red, yellow, blue, and black and is used in ceremonies to representspirits or significant qualities such as wisdom or strength. An elephant\'s head sits atop ram horns. Guro masks areknown for their elongated faces, detailed carvings, and designs featuringanimals and elaborate headdresses.