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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Face Mask (Kpelié-yëhë or Kodoli-yëyë)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Face Mask (Kpelié-yëhë or Kodoli-yëyë)

Maker Senufo Artist
Date20th century
Made/manufacturedCôte d'Ivoire, Africa
MediumWood
Dimensions12 3/4 x 6 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. (32.4 x 17.5 x 6.4 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard
Object number1990.14.121
Collections
DescriptionMask with inward curving horns, side projections, scarifications, and blackened surface.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Yoruba Artist
undated
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Boki Artist
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Dan Artist
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Winiama Artist
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Guro Artist
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Ivorian Artist
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Bamana Artist
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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mid 20th century