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241 - Kpélié Sénoufo mask, Ivory Coast Materials: Wood with dark p…
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Kpélié Sénoufo mask, Ivory Coast Materials: Wood with dark patina. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, France Dimensions: H. 28 cm (41 cm with stand) This Kpélié mask illustrates one of the most emblematic models of Senoufo art. The face is The elongated face with delicately balanced features is enriched with stylised lateral and lower elements, while the top is surmounted by a motif evoking the fruit of the kapok tree, a symbol often associated with fertility, prosperity and the vital forces of nature. Used in the Poro initiation society, Kpélié masks were used in ceremonies marking the major stages in a person's life. marking the major stages in the life of the community. They embodied an ideal of harmony between the ancestors and the spiritual world. The piece on display is striking for the quality of its carving, the depth of its patina and the remarkable legibility of its decoration. legibility of its decoration. The balance between geometric volumes and organic curves The balance between geometric volumes and organic curves testifies to the aesthetic refinement typical of the best Senufo workshops. Through its formal elegance and symbolic power, this type of mask is one of the most prized creations of the of classical Ivory Coast art.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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