A Fine Senufo mask, kpelie

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

Of hollowed domed form, perforated around the edges for attachments, a raised serrated ridge dividing the top with a pair of ears below two horns which curve upwards above and almost touch, a long cha

A finely carved wooden dance mask with very ornate designs and painted motifs. The mask features a charming image of a Bird on a Mans head pecking him , his expression one of surprise and shock. Senuf

A Carved wooden mask with classic facial treatment, raised and incised designs and a very long beaked bird finial, the beak running half way down the bridge of the nose. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, W

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 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

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

A carved wooden Bush cow mask with a finely carved seated ancestor on top, bold open eyes, a nice smile and a very well handled surface. Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.The mask measures 16 x

carved from hardwood, lacquered, 15 in. high

carved wood, the brown example's head surmounted by a crane (16.5 in.) (light wear to high points); the black example having a figure with curved horns and an open mouth (13 in.) (light wear).

DESCRIPTION: Three African masks. Includes: 1) Senufo Kpelie mask. Ivory Coast. Slit eyes with antelope horns and hronbill bird finial. 20" high. 2) Kwele mask. Gabon. Slit eyes with kaolin paint to f

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

(lot of 2) Carved wood masks, including: (1) Kpelie mask, Senufo peoples, Ivory Coast, with carved wood projections surrounding diamond-etched face, worn in ceremonies to represent human imperfections

African Senufo Carved Kpelie Mask. Measures 16.5 inches x 7 inches x 3.25 inches.

A group of 3 West African style masks. 20th century. ++ Dan style mask. Ivory Coast / Liberia. ++ Senufo style kpelie mask. Ivory Coast / Burkina Faso. ++ Bassa style mask. Ivory Coast / Liberia.