A Guro tribal mask, made ofnative wood and painted with natural pigments. This mask would have been worn during festive ceremonies to remove evil energies from the village. The Guro people lived in the central Ivory Coast and were well known as sculptors of great colorful masks. This piece features a calm stoic expression with long rounded horns and retains traces of its original painted finish. **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio lighting.