Ivory Coast, Senoufo - Blacksmith Mask in aluminum

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Côte d’Ivoire - Masque de Forgeron Senoufo 2

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Ivory Coast
Senufo
Mid-20th century

Mask of the Senoufo ethnic group, located in the north of the Ivory Coast.
Representation of the famous "Kpélié"mask, in aluminum.
Manufactured according to the lost wax principle.
The room is full of details, craftsmanship of a very talented master bronzer.
The wooden and metal base visible in the photos is part of the transaction.

Total height on base: 37.5 cm
Mask dimensions: 26 x 14.5 x 7 cm
Materials: Aluminum

Senufo : people is settled in Burkina Faso, Mali and Ivory Cost. They live from agriculture. Their art consists in masks ans sculptures. The Calao mythical bird is very important in seufo's iconography.