Face mask of the "goli" group "kplekple yaswa" ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Baule · ID: 3042380

Description

wood, painted in black, red and white, round form with circular horns, eyes with almond-shaped framing, min. dam., slight traces of abrasion, small missing parts, base;
a male mask type distinguishable from the female red ones by its black colour. The “goli” appeared in times of danger (e.g. epidemics) or at funeral ceremonies. They should connect the people with the supernatural powers “amwin”, who could have good or bad influence on their lifes.

Comparing literature

Hahner-Herzog, Iris, Das Zweite Gesicht, Genf, München, New York 1997, ill. 40

Publications

AHDRC: 0142184