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African Tribal Face Mask Goli Kplekple Mask History Baule tribe-3463

$ 36.96

Availability: 79 in stock
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
  • Culture: African
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: Goli Kplekple Mask History Baule tribe
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Cote d'Ivoire
  • Modified Item: No

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    Goli Kplekple Mask History Baule tribe-25.1/13.3 CM
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    Goli Kplekple Mask History Baule tribe-25.1/13.3 CM
    Common mask features of the Kplekple disc shaped face mask include antelope shaped horns, round eyes, rectangular shaped mouth and the geometric designs. The mask face is considered female and the mask face is considered male. The Goli masquerading tradition is performed during funerals and or during times of danger. The mask wearer mediates with supernatural forces during the ritual, which have a positive influence on the village people. The Kplekple is considered the lowest of Goli masquerades and these rituals appears 3 times during the day. (Dawn, afternoon and after sunset. The dance announcers the arrival of Goli Glin a zoomorphic figure or of kpwan, an anthropomorphic one. The Baule tribe adopted this ritual from the neighboring Wan tribe, even the language of the Wan is still use during the ritual. The young mask wearers are often draped in goatskin that covers their back along with a raffia skirt. The mask is attached to the costume with vegetable fibers.
    SIZE OF THE MASK
    25.1/13.3 CM
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    SOLD without THE STAND
    Material
    An original patina covers the item
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    Purchase 3 items and receive one stand worth $ 40 as a gift
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    Common mask features of the Kplekple disc shaped face mask include antelope shaped horns, round eyes, rectangular shaped mouth and the geometric designs. The mask face is considered female and the mask face is considered male. The Goli masquerading tradition is performed during funerals and or during times of danger. The mask wearer mediates with supernatural forces during the ritual, which have a positive influence on the village people. The Kplekple is considered the lowest of Goli masquerades and these rituals appears 3 times during the day. (Dawn, afternoon and after sunset. The dance announcers the arrival of Goli Glin a zoomorphic figure or of kpwan, an anthropomorphic one. The Baule tribe adopted this ritual from the neighboring Wan tribe, even the language of the Wan is still use during the ritual. The young mask wearers are often draped in goatskin that covers their back along with a raffia skirt. The mask is attached to the costume with vegetable fibers.
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