Lot Essay
Cf. Fischer, E. and Homberger, L., Die Kunst der Guro Elfenbeiküste, Zurich, 1985, pp.90-91, figs. 11-13.
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BY THE MASTERS OF GONATE
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A BETE OR GURO MASK
By the Masters of Gonate
With pierced eyes below arched brows in relief, pierced open mouth, median ridge to the center of the tall forehead, triple groove to the angled hairline, small ears in shallow relief, two horns above of rectangular section curving inwards to almost joined at the tips, encrusted dark patina, old labels
17¾in. (45cm.) high
By the Masters of Gonate
With pierced eyes below arched brows in relief, pierced open mouth, median ridge to the center of the tall forehead, triple groove to the angled hairline, small ears in shallow relief, two horns above of rectangular section curving inwards to almost joined at the tips, encrusted dark patina, old labels
17¾in. (45cm.) high
Provenance
Frank Crowninshield, New York
H.F. Sachs Gallery, New York, 1940
Mrs. George W. Crawford
H.F. Sachs Gallery, New York, 1940
Mrs. George W. Crawford