Ivory Coast, Senoufo, Kpelie mask
Ivory Coast
Senoufo mask
Mid to second half of the 20th century
The piece has a double face, and this kind of mask is called "Kpélié".
The piece bears the effigy of the chameleon, a highly symbolic animal among the Senoufo.
The mask, carved in a hard and dense wood, is extremely finely carved, with many details.
The back of the object shows traces or erosions attesting to its age.
Quality part
Dimensions of 35 x 20 x 11 cm
Weight approx. 0.850 kg without packaging
Materials: Very hard and dense wood
Senoufo mask
Mid to second half of the 20th century
The piece has a double face, and this kind of mask is called "Kpélié".
The piece bears the effigy of the chameleon, a highly symbolic animal among the Senoufo.
The mask, carved in a hard and dense wood, is extremely finely carved, with many details.
The back of the object shows traces or erosions attesting to its age.
Quality part
Dimensions of 35 x 20 x 11 cm
Weight approx. 0.850 kg without packaging
Materials: Very hard and dense wood
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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.
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