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| The Guro tribe (also called “Guru” or “Kweni”)
inhabit Baoule in the Ivory Coast, and are among the most prolific
makers of African art. 1906 marked a turning point in Guro
civilization. Up to that point they had been protected from
colonization by the dense forests which inhibited European
encroachment. But in 1906 the French began to overcome these
obstacles. The Guro reacted by becoming more nomadic. Living off the
land and staying on the move, the Guro were able to evade complete
domination briefly; but ultimately in 1912 they were colonized by
the French. Since that time the Guro have turned to subsistence
farming. Guro villages are not lead by a chief per se. A
distinguished village elder may be designated to mediate disputes
and serve as liaison to neighboring tribes; but that elder will lack
the authoritarian powers of a true chief. |
