Guro figure
African statue of Gouro origin in Ivory Coast. It is customary to represent the figures on small Akan style stools. Here, a woman seated with a very finely chiseled headdress, hands resting on her knees as a sign of dignity.
The bright red patina that covers the skin generally refers to Western settlers; So it would seem that although the features are Africanized, the character is in fact a European woman.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 27 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Condition
- Excellent
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African statue of Gouro origin in Ivory Coast. It is customary to represent the figures on small Akan style stools. Here, a woman seated with a very finely chiseled headdress, hands resting on her knees as a sign of dignity.
The bright red patina that covers the skin generally refers to Western settlers; So it would seem that although the features are Africanized, the character is in fact a European woman.