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Beautiful and unique hand carved Goli tribe mask that originates from the Akan people from Ghana and the Ivory Coast …
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Beautiful and unique hand carved Goli 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" Deep
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- Dimensions
- 9.25ʺW × 4ʺD × 14ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Abstract
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Ghana
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Horn
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- minor loss old restoration in the back /good minor loss old restoration in the back /good less
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