Kpeliye'e masks of the Senufo people, created and worn by intiates of the Poro secret men's society. This signifies the initiation into the men's secret community. Oval, elongated face, with horizontal carved slits for eyes and pursed lips. There are checkered patterned pieces extending from either side of the face. There are animal-like ears at the top of the mask. Out the sides of the lower cheeks there are horn-like structures that reach out below the chin.
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