Baule Kplekple Yaswa mask
€390.00
This African Kplekple mask is part of a group of traditional masks known as Goli, seen as a family in Baule tradition.
This symbolic structure includes several figures: the Goli Glin, a zoomorphic mask representing the father, and the Kpwan, an anthropomorphic mask embodying the mother. Their daughter is represented by the Kpwan Kple, while their son is represented by the Kplekple.
Sometimes, two variants of the Kplekple are used: the Kplekple Yaswa, black and considered masculine, and the Kplekple Bla, painted red and associated with the feminine.
Known in the art of Côte d'Ivoire, Goli masks intervene in times of crisis, particularly during epidemics or funerals. They are seen as mediators between humans and supernatural forces, called Anwin. These spirits can positively influence the lives of men if they are honored through rituals, but can also become harmful in the absence of proper veneration.
Shipping fees
02573
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 40 cm (50 cm with support)
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Stand
- Included
- Condition
- Very good
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This African Kplekple mask is part of a group of traditional masks known as Goli, seen as a family in Baule tradition.
This symbolic structure includes several figures: the Goli Glin, a zoomorphic mask representing the father, and the Kpwan, an anthropomorphic mask embodying the mother. Their daughter is represented by the Kpwan Kple, while their son is represented by the Kplekple.
Sometimes, two variants of the Kplekple are used: the Kplekple Yaswa, black and considered masculine, and the Kplekple Bla, painted red and associated with the feminine.
Known in the art of Côte d'Ivoire, Goli masks intervene in times of crisis, particularly during epidemics or funerals. They are seen as mediators between humans and supernatural forces, called Anwin. These spirits can positively influence the lives of men if they are honored through rituals, but can also become harmful in the absence of proper veneration.