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A Guro monkey mask
Côte d'Ivoire
Carved wood and pigment, a large domed forehead shadowing the sunken eyes which are perforated for the dancer, a prominent ridged nose runs down to the wide gaping mouth exposing the teeth, perforations around the side for attachment, raised on a bespoke mount.
H: 10 3/4, W: 6 1/2 in. (approx., mask only)
PROVENANCE:
The Estate of Thomas McNemar, Lexington, Virginia.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Sold for $188 (buyer's premium included)
Côte d'Ivoire
Carved wood and pigment, a large domed forehead shadowing the sunken eyes which are perforated for the dancer, a prominent ridged nose runs down to the wide gaping mouth exposing the teeth, perforations around the side for attachment, raised on a bespoke mount.
H: 10 3/4, W: 6 1/2 in. (approx., mask only)
PROVENANCE:
The Estate of Thomas McNemar, Lexington, Virginia.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Sold for $188 (buyer's premium included)