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Object type

mask

Materials

wood

Legend

An association of artists are involved in the appearance of the Gyela lu Zauli mask of the Guro in the Ivory Coast. The wearer of this mask performs complex dances for funerals but it can also be seen in political propaganda demonstrations or when markets are held.

Place of collecting

Côte d'Ivoire

Culture

Guro

Field collector

Anne-Marie Bouttiaux

Acquisition related person

Anne-Marie Bouttiaux, as mission

Date of acquisition

1999-06-16

Dimensions

118 cm x 19 cm x 60 cm

Inventory number

EO.1999.18.73




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