Mask (kpeliye'e)
Mask (kpeliye'e)
Mask (kpeliye'e)
Mask (kpeliye'e)

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Mask (kpeliye'e),

20th century

Senufo artist
y1992-29

Information

Title
Mask (kpeliye'e)
Dates

20th century

Maker
Senufo artist
Medium
Wood, paint, and kaolin
Dimensions
h. 32.0 cm., w. 13.7 cm., d. 9.5 cm. (12 5/8 x 5 3/8 x 3 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of David M. Burns, Class of 1953, and Sandra D. Burns
Object Number
y1992-29
Place Made

Africa, Burkina Faso

Culture
African, Senufo
Type
masks (costume), ceremonial objects, sculpture
Materials
kaolin, wood, paint
Techniques
carving, painting (coating)
Subject
faces, masquerades

David M. and Sandra D. Burns; Princeton University Art Museum, 1992

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