Guro people, Ivory Coast

16 inches, painted wood

One of the three popular Yu masks which include the Gu and Zauli masks as well. Zambles represent the bushbuck, which is a kind of antelope. The Guro are well-known for their highly-decorated and colorful masks, which can be quite complex, combining human features with those of animals. The Zamble features just the animal and is a popular, classic form. This one shows signs of use, and is unusual with its two mouths.

$585