{"product_id":"authentic-baule-goli-kpan-ritual-mask-ivory-coast-hand-carved-wood-13-5-x-4","title":"Authentic Baule Goli Kpan Ritual Mask Ivory Coast – Hand Carved Wood – 13.5\" x 4\"","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Ritual Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e face mask from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaule (Baoulé)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e people of the Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire). This specific form represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKpan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the senior female spirit and the most prestigious figure in the day-long \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e masquerade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike more common \"decorative\" versions, this mask shows the structural hallmarks of a traditional ceremonial object. The interior is deeply hollowed with clear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadze-cut marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the weight of the hardwood (approx. 1.25 lbs) is consistent with the durable species selected by tribal carvers for longevity. The mask features a striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen polychrome patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a color traditionally associated with the forest and the spirit world in modern Baule contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThe face is masterfully stylized with a high, domed forehead, heavy-lidded eyes accented with red pigment, and a refined, tapered chin. Traditional scarification marks are present on the cheeks and forehead. This piece was formerly part of a private collection and includes a sturdy metal mounting bracket on the reverse for wall display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire), West Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Baule (Baoulé) Tribe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Goli Kpan (Senior Female) Spirit Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s–1970s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardwood, polychrome pigments, metal hardware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 14.5\" H x 3.5\" W x 4.5\" D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.25 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The mask exhibits a rich, \"lived-in\" surface with natural pigment wear, minor scuffs, and a dry patina consistent with age and storage. The wood is structurally sound with no major cracks or repairs. The interior shows authentic hand-tooling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eReference for Citation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Art of Côte d'Ivoire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, edited by Jean-Paul Barbier. Page 142.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-e9684ba7-7fff-ce50-1d11-0f631716ded4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eNote: This text describes the Goli ceremony's four pairs of masks and identifies the Kpan (senior female) as the final and most revered mask to appear, characterized by its human features and refined composure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 14.5\" tall × 4.5\" wide × 3.5\" deep  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight of item\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 1lb 5.7 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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