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Baule Kpan Mask

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
To ward off evil and exert positive influences on the spirit world, the Baule people engage in a daylong masquerade known as the Goli. A sequence of four masks are donned during the performance, with the last and most important being the kpan, or senior female. Honored with graceful, rhythmic movements, the mask expresses the dignity and majesty of a senior-ranking woman. The mask’s sculpted cheekbones, arched eyebrows, and elaborate hairstyle composed of intricate braids evoke the Baule ideal of feminine beauty. // Depth: 5.0"

More Information

Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1950
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CAA0220
Incollect Reference #:	802620

Dimensions

W.	6 in;	H.	10 in;
W.	15.24 cm;	H.	25.4 cm;

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