BAULE STYLE GOLI MASKS (SMALL) ARCHIVES, Ivory Coast


Despite their appearance, the Baule style Goli masks below show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

The Baule Goli masks below have been SOLD and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

BAULE STYLE
Goli Mask 35
31" high
SOLD

BAULE STYLE
Goli Mask 46
15.5" high
SOLD

 


Photographs © Hamill Gallery

In a special dance of rejoicing called Goli, symbolizing the social order, this mask, Kplekple, represents the junior male. It is among the most abstract of traditional African masks.

We recommend Baule: African Art Western Eyes by Susan M. Vogel (Yale).


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