Lot 152: A Senufo Kpellie mask

Senufo, Ivory Coast ; H: 12”

Of classical form, the mask with arching brow, small nose and jutting cubistic mouth. The perimeter with various appendages rising from the top, sides, and bottom of the mask. Fine old dark brown patina with some traces of reddish pigmentation. Original fiber ruff still attached. On a custom base.

Provenance:
Property from a West Coast private collector

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