Art African Statue Gouro 2297

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Ref: sf-2297

Height 36CM

Description

Gouro maternity statue. Original piece over 40 years old.

The Gouro are a Mandinka population of West Africa established mainly in the center-west of Côte d'Ivoire, around Bouaflé, [Zuénoula], Sinfra, Oumé, Vavoua and even Daloa, on the banks of the Bandama.

The Gouro people have never known a kingdom, they only practice chieftaincy. The village chief is called Dììlî or Dùùtî.

The Gouro are particularly known for their masks, currently very colorful. They have long maintained very important rituals in which the masks intervene.


Part delivered with an invoice and a certificate of authenticity.

African art, African mask

african art african tribal arte africana afrikanische kunst


Ref: sf-2297 Height 36CM Description Gouro maternity statue. Original piece over 40 years old. The Gouro are a Mandinka population of West Africa established mainly in the center-west of Côte d'Ivoire, around Bouaflé, [Zuénoula], Sinfra, Oumé, Vavoua and even Daloa, on the banks of the Bandama. The Gouro people have never known a kingdom, they only practice chieftaincy. The village chief is called Dììlî or Dùùtî. The Gouro are particularly known for their masks, currently very colorful. They have long maintained very important rituals in which the masks intervene. Part delivered with an invoice and a certificate of authenticity. African art, African mask african art african tribal arte africana afrikanische kunst
Origine Afrique
Matière Bois
Type Figurine, Statue
Authenticité Original