Dan We Guere Wobe Mask Bird Antique African Art Liberia

A Gorgeous Old Dan Guere We Hornbill Bird, Wobe Forest Spirit Mask
Antique African Tribal Art - Cote d'Ivoire to Liberia

Collected from the: Guere peoples of the southwestern region of Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa
Material: Hardwood, pigment, sacrificial libations, skin oil
Period: Early to mid 20th century
Dimensions: 18.25" height, 5.5" width, 6" depth; weight is 2.45 pounds
Condition: Excellent - exquisite signs of age and wear from authentic tribal use; indigenous repairs to age cracks at beak tip and right cheek flap test stable, exposed wood displays significant patination. Finely textured encrustation suggest layers of sacrificial libations, beautifully burnished patina indicative of ritual oil rubbings with skin oil residue along high points, interior and back rim from use and frequent handling - sublime expression on this stunning old spirit!

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