Kple Kple African masks - different - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)
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The original Kple Kple African Masks are a pair of wooden Baule masks from Côte d’Ivoire, from a private collection and dating to the late 20th century.
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Description from the seller
In the Baule culture, these iconic round masks traditionally form a duo within the Goli dance festival. The red/brown mask represents the feminine element (Kple Kple Bla), while the black mask symbolizes the male element (Kple Kple Yasua).
Dating & Style Analysis (ca. 1960–1980):
The masks are dated to the mid to second half of the 20th century (circa 1960–1980).
This is supported by the following characteristics:
Traditional craftsmanship: Fully carved from a single solid piece of wood with authentic signs of hand tools (gouge) on the back.
Natural pigments: Finished with matte, mineral/plant-based pigments rather than modern glossy acrylic paint.
Genuine patina: The wood shows a beautiful, dry patina and natural shrinkage marks that come with decades of age.
Condition & State:
In very good vintage condition with a beautifully lived-in character. The red mask shows a repair (see index finger).
The wood is solid and healthy. Any light cracks from drying and paint loss at the edges are in line with the age and contribute to the authenticity of the pieces.
Specifications:
Culture: Baule
Origin: Ivory Coast, West Africa
Material: Solid wood and mineral/plant pigments
Period: Ca. 1960–1980 (Mid-Century / Vintage)
Dimensions (Black mask): Ca. 51 cm x 31 cm x 11 cm
Dimensions (Red/brown mask): Ca. 47 cm x 31 cm x 11 cm
Quantity: Complete set of 2 masks
An excellent opportunity for collectors of African art or lovers of a bold ethnographic interior.
In the Baule culture, these iconic round masks traditionally form a duo within the Goli dance festival. The red/brown mask represents the feminine element (Kple Kple Bla), while the black mask symbolizes the male element (Kple Kple Yasua).
Dating & Style Analysis (ca. 1960–1980):
The masks are dated to the mid to second half of the 20th century (circa 1960–1980).
This is supported by the following characteristics:
Traditional craftsmanship: Fully carved from a single solid piece of wood with authentic signs of hand tools (gouge) on the back.
Natural pigments: Finished with matte, mineral/plant-based pigments rather than modern glossy acrylic paint.
Genuine patina: The wood shows a beautiful, dry patina and natural shrinkage marks that come with decades of age.
Condition & State:
In very good vintage condition with a beautifully lived-in character. The red mask shows a repair (see index finger).
The wood is solid and healthy. Any light cracks from drying and paint loss at the edges are in line with the age and contribute to the authenticity of the pieces.
Specifications:
Culture: Baule
Origin: Ivory Coast, West Africa
Material: Solid wood and mineral/plant pigments
Period: Ca. 1960–1980 (Mid-Century / Vintage)
Dimensions (Black mask): Ca. 51 cm x 31 cm x 11 cm
Dimensions (Red/brown mask): Ca. 47 cm x 31 cm x 11 cm
Quantity: Complete set of 2 masks
An excellent opportunity for collectors of African art or lovers of a bold ethnographic interior.
Details
Indigenous object name
different
Number of objects
2
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Kple Kple African masks
Height
51 cm
Width
31 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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