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SearchObject 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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