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View translationSenufo - Côte d'Ivoire (No Reserve Price)
No. 88505135
A Senufo Kpelie mask, acquired in the Bondiali region, Cote d’Ivoire. Certificate of origin and provenance.
"Kpelie-masks were worn during funeral sessions by the Poro society. These funeral festivities are marked by masquerades, which symbolically expresses the fundamental dualities in Senufo Thought: male/female, body/spirit, life/death. In general this type of mask is symbolizing an ideal woman. The unique features which characterize the Kpelié mask include elongated flanges radiating from the bottom part of the mask, which are a reference to the hornbill bird. The horns on the mask refer to the ram, an important sacrificial animal. The nodules on the forehead represent palm nuts as well as vulvas; they are flanked by cicatrization marks that symbolize the twins born to the primordial couple. The significance of the double face are not known, but double- and single- faced Kpelié are used interchangably. Facing the Mask, Herreman, Frank, Museum for African Art. s. publ."
Lit.: Holas, Bohumil, L'art sacré sénoufo. Ses différentes expressions dans la vie sociale, Limoges, 1978. Herreman, Frank, Facing the Mask, Museum for African Art, New York, 2002. Till Foerster, Divination bei den Kafibele-Senufo.
A Senufo Kpelie mask, acquired in the Bondiali region, Cote d’Ivoire. Certificate of origin and provenance.
"Kpelie-masks were worn during funeral sessions by the Poro society. These funeral festivities are marked by masquerades, which symbolically expresses the fundamental dualities in Senufo Thought: male/female, body/spirit, life/death. In general this type of mask is symbolizing an ideal woman. The unique features which characterize the Kpelié mask include elongated flanges radiating from the bottom part of the mask, which are a reference to the hornbill bird. The horns on the mask refer to the ram, an important sacrificial animal. The nodules on the forehead represent palm nuts as well as vulvas; they are flanked by cicatrization marks that symbolize the twins born to the primordial couple. The significance of the double face are not known, but double- and single- faced Kpelié are used interchangably. Facing the Mask, Herreman, Frank, Museum for African Art. s. publ."
Lit.: Holas, Bohumil, L'art sacré sénoufo. Ses différentes expressions dans la vie sociale, Limoges, 1978. Herreman, Frank, Facing the Mask, Museum for African Art, New York, 2002. Till Foerster, Divination bei den Kafibele-Senufo.
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An extraordinary little Dogon bronze with a great feel to it and very expressive. Thanks to the team at Jaenicke: As always, great service and good value at a very reasonable price
View translationVery good service, item was well packed and as descibed in the auction.
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View translationA fine mask, superbly packed. A very professional approach by a recommended Katawiki seller.
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View translationobjet conforme à la description. dommage qu'il n'y ait pas la photo de l'objet sur le certificat. Satisfait
View translationBelle pièce, bien protégée, vendeur toujours parfait et pro. Merci!
View translationUn vendeur vers qui on se tourne en toute confiance ! Excellent service. Descriptions tout à fait conforme aux objets. Et un soin exceptionnel apporté à la protection et à l'emballage de ses ventes !
View translationEin zierliches, sehr attraktives Stück, das wie immer gut verpackt bei uns ankam.
View translationWieder ein sehr schönes Stück,schnell und sicher verpackt geliefert-Vielen Dank dafür.
View translationBel objet, bien emballé.
View translationSculpture arrived very well packaged, in perfect condition, and exactly as described. It's a beautiful piece & I'm delighted to have it - thank you so much
View translationGreat mask, very friendly seller. Very well packed!
View translationVenditore serio e professionale. Grazie.
View translationintriguing figurine
View translationTrès bien comme d'habitude !
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View translationPrima! Zeer tevreden. Doch invoering van referentie nr. XBD 154350 via jullie site levert geen resultaat op. Graag correcte info. Dank
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View translationmooi en bijzonder voorwerp, wederom veel dank, zowel voor het voorwerp als voor het verpakken ervan.
View translationBeautiful object and superb packaging and delivery
View translationDiesmal hat die Lieferung zwar erstaunlich lange gedauert. Aber das Objekt ist top, wie beschrieben, sehr ansprechend. Und wie immer optimal verpackt.
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