Face mask "kplekple bla" of the "goli" group
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94th Tribal Art AuctionFace mask "kplekple bla" of the "goli" group
Côte d'Ivoire, Baule
Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
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Mark Eglinton, New York, USA | H: 17.3 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, colour pigments, cross bar, insect caused damage, water stains
"Kple kple", the first set of masks to appear during "goli" celebrations, represent the junior male society and are used to announce the arrival of "goli glin" and "kpan".
Worn by young boys, "kple kple" dances are said to be one of the easiest to perform; the masqueraders chase boys and girls around the village and perform lively dances to music.