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AU $1,100.00 AU $825.00
Superb condition mask or 1960’s heritage.
A plank mask of the Bedu Association of the Gurunsi people which first appeared in the early 20th century. The horns represent a mythical buffalo-like animal which protects and unities. Danced with elaborate raffia, it would appear at many types of ceremonies.
Mask Information
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture………………………… Gurunsi
Function……………………….. Celebration, Protection & Initiation
Dimensions……………………. 83 x 65 x 17cm
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AU $240.00 AU $180.00
Senufu brilliance reflected in design
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $240.00 AU $180.00
Senufu art and design
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $240.00 AU $180.00
The road to Abidjian
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $240.00 AU $180.00
Staring down your ancestry
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $240.00 AU $180.00
Coite D’ivoire kpelie mask
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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Sale!
AU $240.00 AU $180.00
Coite D’ivoire art and design
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $195.00 AU $146.25
Initiated into the Poro
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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Sale!
AU $195.00 AU $146.25
Classic beauty, intricate design
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
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AU $220.00 AU $165.00
The spirit dance of the ancestors
This carved wood mask does not represent a single, identifiable animal. It is composed of elements from different animals and represents a “bush spirit,” emphasizing that it has no counterpart on earth.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Baule
Function……………………….. Celebration and Fertility
Dimensions……………………. 52x 33 x 5cm
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Sale!
AU $195.00 AU $146.25
It’s a thing of the bush
This carved wood mask does not represent a single, identifiable animal. It is composed of elements from different animals and represents a “bush spirit,” emphasizing that it has no counterpart on earth.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Baule
Function……………………….. Celebration and Fertility
Dimensions……………………. 48 x 31.5 x 5cm
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AU $390.00
Striking tall pair of Senufu “Poro” figures from Ivory Coast.
While the Senufo blacksmiths and professional sculptors carved countless small statues, generally under 30cm in height, those of larger size are relatively rare…
These Statues can be bought individually or as a set of 2 (Male and Female).
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture…………………………… Senufo
Function……………………….. Guidance
Dimensions……………………. 118 x 21 x 12cm
