A Fine Old Senufo Kpelie mask

A lovely carved wooden mask with traditional form, incised linear designs, raised scar patterns and a stylized chamelon as a top finial, all carved from a single piece of wood, and with a well handled

A wonderful old carved wooden mask worn by members of poro, a Senufo initiation association,who carve small, finely carved face masks as insignia. The masks, known as kpeliye'e, feature delicate oval

Elegant old carved wooden ceremonial mask with anthropomorphic central finial and classic facial style and design. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Among the Senufo families owned and wore su

A Very Fine Old Senufo Kpeliye Mask, worn by members of the Poro, a secret society which oversees initiation ceremonies in the Ivory Coast of West Africa. The mask features delicate oval form with geo

Old and field used carved wooden mask from the Senufo peoples of Mali and Cote de Ivorie, West Africa. Throughout the twentieth century, members of poro, a Senufo initiation association, wore small, f

A lovely carved wooden mask with traditional form, incised linear designs, raised scar patterns and a stylized flute player as a top finial, all carved from a single piece of wood with perfection. Sen

Carved wooden mask with two faces, a duality style mask with a zoomorphic finial and classic designs. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 16.25 x 6 inches.

A fine old Senufo or Dioula peoples mask made by a village blacksmith in Mali, Africa. Metal face masks were called do muso (wife of do) by the Kong Diula and appeared in public during great Muslim ce

A very finely carved wooden mask in the style of Senufo Kpelie mask, though may also have a Djimini influence. Not a very old mask, but a nice artistic example. The mask measures 17.5 x 8 inches ( 22

Senufo People, Cote d'Ivoire- Kpelie mask- wood. Kpelie masks, embodying ideals of feminine beauty, are used in funeral rites to coax the spirit of the deceased to leave their house. The projections f

Senufo people, Cote d'Ivoire, Kpelie mask, with a concave face, slit eyes, a fine tiny figurine atop, and equilateral coiffure and protrusions down the sides, the back being dry and subtle, 11"h x 5.5

This is a fantastic vintage bronze Mask from the Senufo peoples of Cote D'Ivorie, West Africa. This is a cast bronze sculpture using the lost wax method, and represents "Kpelie" a traditional mask of

Africa, Mali, Kpelie, Senufo complex face mask, personage on top. Size 12 inches high. + mount. 5 inches wide. Fine carved wood complex face mask, personage on top. Custom mounted. Provenance: Private

A very fine old carved wooden Caryatid style drum featuring a seated female / Woman as support for the large kettle drum with is embellished with raised tribal motifs such as masks, lizards , dancers,

Cote d'Ivorie Guro or Senufo dance mask, with signs of some age and use, mid-20th Century, having traces of old Kaolin white in the carved incised eye concavities and the zigzag coiffure line, fine an

A finely carved wooden ceremonial mask with elaborate form and classic overall desih=gn, painted black and accented with red pigments. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The mask measures 12.25

A finely carved wooden dance mask with a Poro society emblem, the hornbill bird carved on top. Such masks are known as kpeliye'e are considered feminine, the masks honor deceased Senufo elders with th

A fine old carved wooden female effigy with a classic face and form, well weathered and worn, signs of handling and wear. The Idol measures 24 inches tall ( 26 inches on display stand) Senufo peoples,

Carved from a single piece of incredibly heavy and dense wood, with a highly stylized form and well handled surface patina. Senufo peoples, Cote D'Ivoire, West Africa. The sculpture measures 47 inches

This is a very fine and vintage Senufo ancestor sculpture, Mali, Africa. Carved from a single piece of wood with a well handled and Oily patina, note the wonderful stylized face and form, a Gorgeous e

This is a very rare old ancestor idol figure from the Senufo peoples,Mali, Africa. A Fine older male ancestor with well weathered and well handled surface. The figure measures 15 inches tall ( 18 inch

A finely carved wooden mask featuring delicate facial elements with geometric projections at the sides. Raised and incised scarification patterns ornament the smooth, glossy surfaces. Considered femin

A bold and striking carved wooden heddle weaving pulley with avian finial and well handled surface patina. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Pulley measures 10 x 3.5 inches. Provenance: Ex

Africa, mid / late 20th century, showing well cast features exhibiting a weathered surface & warm patina overall. Measuring 12.5" high.