Fine Art, Jewelry & Antiques
Fri, Nov 25, 2022 01:00AM EST
Lot 83
Baule Goli Kple Kple Triple Mask, Ivory Coast
Sold for
$175
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A kple kple three-face mask of the Baule people of Cote d'Ivoire, West Africa, used as part of goli ceremonies. Two side-by-side kple kple faces surmounted with horns, and unusually, a third face above is supported by a standing figure and a crocodile. Hand-carved, painted with polychrome pigments.
Measures 25" x 10 1/2" x 6".
Alternate spellings: Baoule, kplekple
Scuffing and wear to the pigments. There is a chipped loss at the bottom lip of the mask.
Measures 25" x 10 1/2" x 6".
Alternate spellings: Baoule, kplekple