Accession No
2011.4
Description
Kpeliye'e. Wooden mask of a face with a prominent nose, teeth and forehead. A bird sits on apex of the mask. Flat protrusions decorated with carved squares extend from either side of the face. Either side of the jaw, two downward curving projections extend.
Place
Africa; West Africa; Ivory Coast
Period
Source
Disney, Henry [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2011.4
Cultural Affliation
Senufo
Material
Wood
Local Term
Kpeliye'e
Measurements
220mm x 110mm x 430mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Kpeliye'e. Wooden mask of a face with a prominent nose, teeth and forehead. A bird shape sits on apex of the mask. Flat protrusions decorated with carved squares extend from either side of the face. The face is also decorated with carved squares above and below the eyes, across the cheeks and below the nose. Either side of the jaw, two downward curving ?horns extend. Metal hook attachment on reverse of mask.
Event Date 4/4/2011
Author: maa
FM:40941
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