African Mask Senufo Tribe Ivory Coast Handmade Ancestor Worship Spiritual Fertility Harvest Initiation Senufo Mask

This is a great Senufo Face Mask or Kpelie that represents the ancestors from the people of the Ivory Coast. The Senufo are a traditional agricultural people of the northern savanna, renowned around the world for their woodcarving. Senufo masks are used in ritual forms of ancestor worship and are particularly prized by collectors. This mask has a variety of functions. It takes part in the rites of the Lo society at initiation ceremonies, at funerals and second burial rites for Lo members. It also is employed at Harvest festivals when thanks are given to ancestors who have helped to ensure good crops. The masks are supposed to depict fertility and typically represent the union between a man and woman. These small Senufo passport masks were used were used as badges or insignia of identity by the dignitaries of the the Senufo Society. Kpeli-yehe mask combines elements of Senufo mythology and culturally known symbols. The small legs below the chin symbolize the hornbill bird, one of the Senufo primordial creatures and the first to be hunted by men. The heart-shaped face and protruding lips are style elements of Senufo sculpture. This mask would be wonderful in your home or given as a gift to someone special.

The mask shows some age, but is in good condition

18" tall
7" wide
3 1/2" deep

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