Mask, 19th century
Guroexpand_more
Woodexpand_more
The Christina N. and Swan J. Turnblad Memorial Fundexpand_more 72.69.2
On View in Gallery 250expand_more
These masks represent the Guro conception of idealized feminine beauty. The woman depicted has filed teeth, scarification marks, modestly downcast eyes and an elaborate hairdo. Masks like these were used in Poro society dances to provide an example of how a proper Guro woman behaves. Today they are primarily used in village entertainment festivals.
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