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African Baule Goli Mask I Coast 18.75" H

$ 157.87

Availability: 50 in stock
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Condition: good
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Cote d'Ivoire
  • Culture: African

    Description

    A beautiful and unique handcrafted 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
    it shows an old restoration in the back minor
    scratches
    18.75" h by 12.5" w and 2" Deep
    amazing in person thanks