Face mask kpelié. Senufo, Ivory Coast. H 29cm.... Lot 455
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Face mask kpelié. Senufo, Ivory Coast. H 29cm. In typical form, with remnants of blue paint and shiny dark brown patina. With original invoice from Native! The kpelié mask is one of the most famous Senufo masks. It is also one of the most danced masks, made of wood or metal (rare), with one or two faces and is used at funeral ceremonies. One of the many legends says that the two curved cylindrical elements below the cheeks (the feet) are supposed to keep the mask on the ground. It is widespread far beyond its presumed original area, the homeland of the Senufo, albeit in a somewhat modified form: In the east among the Jimini and Ligbi and is also used by the Dioula - together with other masks - in connection with Islamic holidays. Intact. Provenance: ex Coll. Emile Deletaille, Brussels; ex Native Auctions, Brussels 11.6.2011, lot 2.
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