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Gouro Sculpture (Symbolic of Femininity), UNNY259G, 2003, C?te d'Ivoire
Title

Gouro Sculpture (Symbolic of Femininity)

Gift ID: 
UNNY259G

This replica is a classic example of a sculpture of the Gouro (or Guro) region, in the Central West part of C?te d'Ivoire. The sculpture portrays a Gouro woman and symbolizes the feminine aspect responsible for the biological continuity of the Gouro people, for family in particular and society in general.  

The original sculpture is part of the Museum of Civilizations of Cote d¡¯Ivoire¡¯s collection, a state Museum in Abidjan, Cote d¡¯Ivoire. The museum collection has over 15,000 artworks and are authentic to the region. The collection has statues, musical instruments, masks, archaeological finds, textiles, and colourful paintings. Conflict in the region in 2011, however, may have caused the loss of many items. 

The gift was given to 51³Ô¹Ï on October 31, 2003. This is the first gift from C?te d'Ivoire to the UN.

Donor Region: 
African Group
Donor: 
C?te d'Ivoire
Classification: 
Sculpture
Materials: 
Wood
Medium: 
Wood, with beads
Location (Building): 
Conference Building (CB)
Location floor: 
1st Floor
Donation Date: 
October 31, 2003
Artist or Maker: 
Unknown
Dimensions: 
16 x 4 ? x 4 ? in. (Base: 5 x 5 x 3 in.)