Wood, reconstructed raffia collarexpand_more
The William Hood Dunwoody Fundexpand_more 62.37.1
The kpele kpele mask represents the junior male element in a series of four mask types that appear in pairs in the Goli ceremony.
The Goli dances are performed at elders' funerals and as village entertainment. The dance was introduced to the Baule by the neighboring Wan people around 1900. The four sets of dancers are symbols of the structure of society and the inter-relationships of men, women and the social order.
This record has been reviewed by our curatorial staff but may be incomplete. These records are frequently revised and enhanced. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@artsmia.org.
Does something look wrong with this image? Let us know
Error loading high resolution image. Report this problem.