Mid-Century Vintage Senufo Kpeliye'e Carved Wood Face Mask Ivory Coast Africa For Sale

Mid-Century Vintage Senufo Kpeliye'e Carved Wood Face Mask Ivory Coast AfricaMid-Century Vintage Senufo Kpeliye'e Carved Wood Face Mask Ivory Coast, Africa-Cote d'Ivoire, Poro InitiationThis is a rare and beautifully carved Mid 20th Century SenufoKpeliye'e Carved Wood Face Mask from the Ivory Coast in Africa. It is possible that this is also from Mali or Burkina Faso. It has an additional face carved at the top, which is rare, as more often these type of masks have a bird at top. You can tell by the aged patina and how worn the wood is that this is at least mid-century, if not older, and that this mask was actually used for tribal ceremonies, and not made for the tribal use and not for the tourist trade."Throughout the twentieth century, members of poro, a Senufo initiation association, wore small, finely carved face masks as insignia. The masks, known as kpeliye'e, feature delicate oval faces with geometric projections at the sides. Raised and incised scarification patterns ornament their smooth, glossy surfaces. Considered feminine, the masks honor deceased Senufo elders with their grace and beauty." The MET website 2024.This is the type of mask that inspired Pablo Picasso's "Demoiselles d'Avignon" when he first saw African Art in Paris, leading to the birth of cubism.Dimensions:19 x 8 1/2 x 5 inches
Weight: 3 lb 1 oz
Condition:Very good condition. Gorgeous aged patina. Minor scuffs, cracks, losses, old worm holes, commensurate with age and use. Please see photos
PRICE: $385.00

Shipping:USPS Ground Advantage, Fedex or UPS (Whichever is cheaper) shipping Cost in the US is $43.99. International Shipping or contact seller for additional international shipping rates. I can ship more than one item together and give you better rates, just contact me and I will respond. I usually answer questions very quickly (depending on time difference) Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer.

All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. Please review the information, photos and/ or ask questions before offerding. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison.30 day returns, buyer pays return shipping

Payment Terms:Payments are due within 48 hours of the end of the sale or listing.

Shipping: USPS Ground Advantage, Fedex or UPS (Whichever is cheaper) shipping Cost in the US is $43.99. Shipment will be sent with tracking and careful, sturdy packing, recycled, when possible. We will ship your item as soon as possible. Shipping usually takes no more than two business days. If you have any questions please contact us before offerding. For international shipping, we use Global shipping. If you need this shipped with particular requests, please contact me for international shipping rates before purchasing.

We welcome all reasonable offers!

We appreciate your business!

Please check out my other items.

Thank you for looking and good luck!