{"product_id":"african-tribal-mask-guro-baule-style-wood-horn","title":"African Tribal Mask  Guro \/ Baule Style, Wood \u0026 Horn","description":"\u003cp\u003eA commanding example of West African ceremonial mask making, this hand carved piece displays the characteristic features of the \u003cstrong\u003eGuro or Baule tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e of Côte d'Ivoire. An elongated oval face with serene closed eyes, delicately incised brow and lip lines, a dark-pigmented domed cap with a raw wood cylindrical finial, and dramatically projecting pointed ear flanges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost striking are the \u003cstrong\u003ethree natural animal tusks or horns\u003c\/strong\u003e emerging from the lower face, a powerful zoomorphic element that blurs the boundary between human and animal spirit a hallmark of masks used in \u003cem\u003eDo\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eGu\u003c\/em\u003e masquerade traditions. The reverse shows a deeply hollowed interior with original attachment holes, confirming authentic ceremonial use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand carved hardwood, natural animal horn\/tusk, pigment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich warm brown with dark domed cap, age appropriate wear throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated face, incised markings, pointed ear projections, triple horn\/tusk chin mount, wooden finial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hollowed interior with drilled attachment holes (evidence of genuine use).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire (Guro \/ Baule cultural sphere).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable with expected age wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking and spiritually charged collector's piece, equally powerful as a display object or centrepiece of a West African art collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dar Al Tourath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52161710915620,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/7787\/1396\/files\/mask-2-front.png?v=1790422935","url":"https:\/\/daraltourath.com\/products\/african-tribal-mask-guro-baule-style-wood-horn","provider":"Dar Al Tourath","version":"1.0","type":"link"}