2007.3.0009 (Mask)

2007.3.0009 (Mask) image

Kpeliye'e mask of the Senufo people. Hornbill bird headed human like figure with outstretched wings meeting upward curving ears or horns. Protruding forehead nodule. Cheeks have very small semicircles between cheeks and legs. Small mouth, no teeth. Pointed chin. Small protrusion under mouth. Scarification on face. Wood dirty and scratched. Cord worn and frayed. Cording attached to mask near wings and cheeks.