2009.2.8 (Mask)

2009.2.8 (Mask) image

Kpeliye'e mask of the Senufo people. Carved, hollowed out, wooden, human face mask. Bird on top of head, resting on half circle with checkerboard pattern. Protuberance on forehead center, with incised marks (scarification patterns). Eyes are slits, eyebrows and cheeks have checkerboard pattern. Long, narrow nose goes down most of the face. Rectangular mouth with squarish teeth. Chin is flat and comes to a point. Two handle-like tubular pieces project down from the jaw.