Vintage Wooden Baule Goli Male Mask

Description

Beautiful and unique hand carvedGoli tribe mask that originates from the Akan people from Ghana and the Ivory Coast who are known as The Baule. Common features of the disc shaped facemasks include antelope shaped horns, round eyes, rectangular shaped mouth and geometric designs. A red face is considered female and the dark/black face is considered male. The Goli masquerading tradition is performed during funerals or during times of danger. The mask wearer mediates with supernatural forces during the ritual, which have a positive influence on the village people
14″ h by 9.25 ” diameter and 4″ DeepSee

Dimensions

9.25ʺW × 4ʺD × 14ʺH

Styles

African

Art Subjects

Abstract

Period

1980s

Country of Origin

Ghana

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Horn

Wood

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Black

Condition Notes

minor loss old restoration in the back /goodminor loss old restoration in the back /good