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Kpan mask, Baule people, Ivory Coast

Name: Kpan mask, Baule people, Ivory Coast
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: 17EDQ3EQHI
Price: 2300 EUR
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2.300 €

Period 20th century

Style Tribal Art

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This mask features a delicate face topped by a refined, three-lobed headdress that ends in a point at the back. The high, broad forehead symbolizes great intelligence and spiritual awakening. The eyebrows form two large arches meeting at the nasal bridge. They frame half-closed eyes symbolizing respect for self and others. The protruding mouth, open in a square shape, enabled the mask wearer to see and direct himself during his performance. The oval face ends in a finely executed, equally elegant goatee. The forehead, temples and cheeks are adorned with scarification marks.
This mask is called Kpan and is the last to be used in the Goli dance.
Baule people, Ivory Coast.
Rubberwood with worn patina, black lacquer, cracks, local restoration.
Height: 36 cm
First half of the 20th century
Provenance :- Ex collection Norbert Boutet
- Sale Lombrail & Teucquam, La Varenne-Saint-Hilaire - Apr. 28, 2023 (lot: 35).

Ref: 17EDQ3EQHI

Additional Information

Condition	As is
Ethnic group	Baoulé - Baule
Style	Tribal Art (African Masks of Tribal Art Style)
Period	20th century (African Masks 20th century)
Country of origin	Ivory Coast
Height (cm)	36
Materials	Wood