Tribal mask
Provenance: Ivory Coast
People: Senufo
Typology: Kpelie (Kpeliye)
Height: 53cm
Width: 23cm
Depth: 15cm
Characteristics: elongated face, half-closed eyes, tubular mouth, antelope horns, warthog tusks
Meaning: It represents female spirits and embodies the knowledge of the Poro, a Senufo secret society. It is worn during funeral dances to help the soul of the deceased separate from the body and move on to the afterlife, or during agricultural celebrations.
Conditions: Original 19th century collectible mask of excellent workmanship with original patina.
Two defects linked to its history visible in photo 7.
Tribal mask Provenance: Ivory Coast People: Senufo Typology: Kpelie (Kpeliye) Height: 53cm Width: 23cm Depth: 15cm Characteristics: elongated face, half-closed eyes, tubular mouth, antelope horns, warthog tusks Meaning: It represents female spirits and embodies the knowledge of the Poro, a Senufo secret society. It is worn during funeral dances to help the soul of the deceased separate from the body and move on to the afterlife, or during agricultural celebrations. Conditions: Original 19th century collectible mask of excellent workmanship with original patina. Two defects linked to its history visible in photo 7.