Baoulé Dance Mask From Ivory Coast

Very beautiful old Baoulé mask from Ivory Coast with tri-lobed hairstyle; rare with its attachment point at the top of the skull for the adornment that will be used to cover the dancer height 40cm, width 20cm Wood with a thick crusty patina attesting to its prolonged use, tribal sarifications Native restoration staples demonstrating the interest of this sculpture received from the dancer This mask is of the kpan type belonging to the "Goli" ceremony, a long ritual that can last a whole day on the occasion of the funeral of a high character or an exceptional celebration The "Kpan" is one of the few Baoulé masks whose eyes are not pierced, the wearer looking through the opening of the mouth. The finesse of the sculpture making the expression serene is remarkable and a balance of forms suggest that this mask was made by a great master sculptor can be identified free shipping worldwide