Mask - Côte d’Ivoire (No reserve price)

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Goli wooden mask, a single piece from the Baoulé (Akan) people of Côte d’Ivoire, dimensions 48 cm high by 32 cm wide, in good condition with some wear and age-related marks.

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A magnificent Goli mask, unique in its kind, entirely handcrafted by the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, also known as Baoulé. These disc-shaped masks are generally characterized by horns resembling an antelope, round eyes, a rectangular mouth, and geometric patterns. The tradition of the Goli mask is continued during funerals or times of danger. During this ritual, the wearer of the mask comes into contact with supernatural forces that exert a positive influence on the villagers. Dimensions: 48 cm by 32 cm.


A magnificent Goli mask, unique in its kind, entirely handcrafted by the Akan people of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, also known as Baoulé. These disc-shaped masks are generally characterized by horns resembling an antelope, round eyes, a rectangular mouth, and geometric patterns. The tradition of the Goli mask is continued during funerals or times of danger. During this ritual, the wearer of the mask comes into contact with supernatural forces that exert a positive influence on the villagers. Dimensions: 48 cm by 32 cm.

Details

Era
After 2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
48 cm
Width
32 cm
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Objects sold
92.86%
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