This is the rating and price for Fine Senufo African Mask, Mid to late 20th cen

Description : Carved wooden face mask with avian finial , from the Senufo of West Africa. Senufo face masks, or kpelie (also known as Kpelie Yehe, Kodelle or Kulie) are used in Poro Society initiation rituals for boys, adlescents and adults, at funerals to lead the spirit of the deceased and at harvest festivals. Kpelie, always owned and worn by a man, represents ancestors and has associations with the feminine ideals of beauty and fertility.
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Estimate (low-high) : 100 USD-300 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 33
Title : Fine Senufo African Mask, Period : Mid to late 20th cen
Size : 13 x 7 .5 inches
Provenance : Robert Massaro collection, Florida
Condition report : Fair , good, repair to one finial.
Tribal Gatherings, auctioneer, Brigantine, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Masks of the World : 100 Great Masks with $50.00 Start Bids and No Reserve
Sale date : 12 Mar 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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