Description : West Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Senufo peoples, 20th century CE. A lovely example of a kpelie (also kpeliye'e) mask used during initiation ceremonies for the Poro Society. The teardrop-shaped face presents almond-shaped eyes slit at the midlines beneath an arched browline, a slender nose with flared nostrils, a projecting mouth with parted lips, and two pairs of meticulously incised protrusions, one from the temples and the other from the cheeks. The tranquil visage is further embellished with circular and ovoid motifs delineated in relief and incised scarification marks. Finally, a prominent spiked ornament rises from the top, adorning the center of the arched, incised fancy coiffure. Several drilled holes along the periphery allow for attachment of the costume or additional decoration such as raffia, and fine patina envelops the entire composition. Size: 6.3 W x 10.4 H (16 cm x 26.4 cm), 13.7 H (34.8 cm) on included custom stand.
For a stylistically-similar example, please see The Brooklyn Museum, accession number 22.507
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection
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n° 78A Titre : Kpelie Mask Condition report : Old losses to projections atop uppermost coiffure element as well as both lower projections flanking corners of mouth as shown. Stable hairline fissures on top of verso and beneath front of left eye, with light encrustations within some recessed details, minor nicks to some raised details, and minor softening to some incised areas. Wonderful patina and light earthen deposits throughout. Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente
, Louisville, US🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Titre de la vente : American Frontier | Ethnographic | Tribal Art Date de la vente : 25/02/2021🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire. Référence de l'enchère
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