Goli Mask - Baule People - Ivory Coast-SOLD

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The very characteristic, round shaped "lunar" goli is surmounted by two horns. Celebrating peace and joy, the Baule would sing, dance, and drink palm wine. The Goli would be used on the occasion of the new harvest, at the visit of dignitaries, or at he funerals of notables. Four groups of danced masks appear in the Goli procession. This disc mask represents Kple Kple, the young male adolescents. It symbolizes both the sun and animal (buffalo) features. The mask was also danced through the village to avert evil. It is a humerous mask, which imitates a mischievious, disobedient child. 25"H x 14"W x 4.5"D SOLD