Mask

97-18-2

From: Ivory Coast

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 97-18-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Senufo
Provenience Ivory Coast
Section African
Materials Wood | Pigment
Technique Carved | Painted
Iconography Senufo
Description

Kepelie mask. Traces of red and white pigment on surface, a smaller head protrudes from the top of the head. Eyeslit. Both mouth and ears protrude. Decorative carvings on the forehead, in shape of an M. Both eyebrows and ears are carved forming lines. Two protrusions of wood, one from each side, above mouth. Plus, two more come from the side, by mouth area, directed downward. Holes on side, to be worn as a mask. Worn at ceremonies related to the Poro Society.

Length 43 cm
Width 18.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Hill II, 1997

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