Mask Item Number: Af514 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Mask depicting a figure with a humanoid face, curved horns at the top of the head, small ears beside the horns, and a rim around the face with a sarrated edge as well as a pointed beard-like protrusion under the chin incised with lines. An angled, undecorated section with several holes, pointed at the bottom, emerges from behind the face.
History Of Use
Kpan mask. The Baule believe that before their birth, they lived in the spirit world, ruled over by Gu. These masks are performed for amusement at Goli festivals, and serve to renew the relationship with Gu.
Item History
- Made in Cote d'Ivoire
- Owned by Eric Sonner before October 22, 1990
- Received from Eric Sonner (Donor) on October 22, 1990
What
Who
- Culture
- Baule
- Previous Owner
- Eric Sonner
- Received from
- Eric Sonner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cote d'Ivoire
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 22, 1990
- Acquisition Date
- on October 22, 1990
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1433/0001