Mask of merriment "goli" - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
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Wooden Baoulé mask from Côte d'Ivoire, the Masque de réjouissance 'goli', a lune mask used in the Goli festival, dimensions 410 × 200 × 100 mm, in good condition, not sold with a stand.
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Côte d'Ivoire
Baoulé
Bois
Hauteur : 410mm
Largeur : 200mm
Profondeur : 100mm
This disk mask is a very particular type of mask, called the moon mask or Kple Kple mask. It comes from the Baoulé people (and more precisely from sub-groups that have assimilated Wan traditions), a major ethnic group of Côte d'Ivoire.
1. Stylistic and Aesthetic Characteristics
The style of this mask is deliberately minimalist, abstract, and geometric, in strong contrast with the usual realism of Baoulé anthropomorphic masks:
• The facial disk: The main part of the mask takes the shape of an almost perfect, flat disk. The rim is adorned with a frieze of engraved triangles highlighted with light pigments (kaolin).
• The simplified features: The eyes are represented by two prominent circles surrounded by a light almond-shaped area, and the mouth is a simple relief rectangle, fitted with small schematic teeth.
• The horns: The top of the disk is crowned with two large curved horns that meet at their tips, referring to a horned animal (buffalo or antelope).
• The back and patina: At the back, the structure is hollowed to accommodate the face, revealing a rectangular slit at the mouth level to allow the wearer to see or breathe. Side openings for attaching the costume are also visible. The front face shows a beautiful brown patina nuanced by remnants of pigments.
2. Ritual Use and Function: The Goli Dance
The Kple Kple mask plays a fundamental introductory role in a grand festival of joy and mourning called the Goli, a Wan-origin dance adopted by the Baoulé:
• The role of the "child": In the hierarchy of the four pairs of masks that appear successively during the day of the Goli, the Kple Kple (which exists in a black "male" version and a red "female" version) always appears first. It embodies minor spirits, young boys or undisciplined children.
• The announcement of major masks: The wearer of this mask runs and dances in a lively, agile, and sometimes facetious manner in the village square. Its aim is to entertain the crowd, but above all to purify the sacred space and to announce the progressive arrival of the much larger and more sacred masks of the day, such as the buffalo masks (Goli Glen) or the portrait masks (Mblo).
• A social and spiritual link: Out for funeral rites of notable people or to entertain the village during major agricultural celebrations, it helps dissipate negative forces and strengthen the community's cohesion in the face of the invisible.
Packages are shipped Monday through Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery in 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery in the rest of Europe and worldwide with International Colissimo.
We speak English
Mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateCôte d'Ivoire
Baoulé
Bois
Hauteur : 410mm
Largeur : 200mm
Profondeur : 100mm
This disk mask is a very particular type of mask, called the moon mask or Kple Kple mask. It comes from the Baoulé people (and more precisely from sub-groups that have assimilated Wan traditions), a major ethnic group of Côte d'Ivoire.
1. Stylistic and Aesthetic Characteristics
The style of this mask is deliberately minimalist, abstract, and geometric, in strong contrast with the usual realism of Baoulé anthropomorphic masks:
• The facial disk: The main part of the mask takes the shape of an almost perfect, flat disk. The rim is adorned with a frieze of engraved triangles highlighted with light pigments (kaolin).
• The simplified features: The eyes are represented by two prominent circles surrounded by a light almond-shaped area, and the mouth is a simple relief rectangle, fitted with small schematic teeth.
• The horns: The top of the disk is crowned with two large curved horns that meet at their tips, referring to a horned animal (buffalo or antelope).
• The back and patina: At the back, the structure is hollowed to accommodate the face, revealing a rectangular slit at the mouth level to allow the wearer to see or breathe. Side openings for attaching the costume are also visible. The front face shows a beautiful brown patina nuanced by remnants of pigments.
2. Ritual Use and Function: The Goli Dance
The Kple Kple mask plays a fundamental introductory role in a grand festival of joy and mourning called the Goli, a Wan-origin dance adopted by the Baoulé:
• The role of the "child": In the hierarchy of the four pairs of masks that appear successively during the day of the Goli, the Kple Kple (which exists in a black "male" version and a red "female" version) always appears first. It embodies minor spirits, young boys or undisciplined children.
• The announcement of major masks: The wearer of this mask runs and dances in a lively, agile, and sometimes facetious manner in the village square. Its aim is to entertain the crowd, but above all to purify the sacred space and to announce the progressive arrival of the much larger and more sacred masks of the day, such as the buffalo masks (Goli Glen) or the portrait masks (Mblo).
• A social and spiritual link: Out for funeral rites of notable people or to entertain the village during major agricultural celebrations, it helps dissipate negative forces and strengthen the community's cohesion in the face of the invisible.
Packages are shipped Monday through Saturday with insurance and a tracking number.
Delivery in 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery in the rest of Europe and worldwide with International Colissimo.
We speak English
Mask african art Afrikanische Maskenkunst arte de máscaras africanas arte delle maschere africane
statue african art Arte de estatuas africanas arte delle statue africane Afrikanische Maskenkunst
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Mask of merriment "goli"
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
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