Senufo Kpeliyee Mask, Northern Ivory Coast, African Tribal Arts, African
Item: Senufo Kpeliyee Mask Specifications: 32 x 19.5 x 13.5 cm Origin: Ivory Coast, Ghana and Mali. (see ethnographical notes below) Medium: Timber carving & pigment. Shipping For international shipping, we offer Registered Airmail (6 to ten days) For domestic shipping, we use Ordinary Parcel Post or Express Post both with Tracking. Purchases will be shipped no later than one business day following receipt of payment. We can provide quotes for insurance, please ask for a quote at time of purchase. For international customers who want a tracking service, we offer International Express with tracking, please request a quote prior to purchase. Returns African Origins sells hand made arts & crafts and tribal objects the latter of which have been used, in some cases, for many, many years. We ask that you carefully study the photographs relating to each object prior to committing to purchase. In the event that you are unhappy with your purchase for any reason, we accept refunds within seven days of purchase. We offer a full refund or a credit note valid for twelve months, which ever you prefer. Return postage is paid by the purchaser in all cases. Guarantee A our names suggests, all objects offered for sale by African Origins originate from Africa. We do not purchase nor support copies made in China. About African Origins African Origins has been trading online since 2007. We are constantly on the look out for interesting objects to add to our collection. In the case of our African arts & crafts collection, we purchase using the principles of Fair Trade. We believe that Africa needs a hand up, not a hand out. We believe the role that trade plays in that process to be self evident. We do not deal in ivory nor in any CITES listed animal product. Our tribal collection is sourced from tribal dealers,auction houses and private collections the world over. Where possible, we will specify the provenance of important individual tribal objects. Feedback The success of African Origins depends on positive feedback. If you are happy with your purchase, please leave positive feedback and we will do the same for you. If you are not happy, please contact us first before leaving negative feedback and we will do all within our power to rectify the problem.
Location: Northern Côte d'Ivoire, Mali Population: 600,000 Language: Senufo (Voltaic) Neighboring Peoples: Guro, Yaure, Baule, Malinke, Bamana, Bobo, Lobi, Kulango, Toussiana
Types of Art:All Senufo art is made by specialized artisans, which may diminish regional stylistic differences. Figures representing the ancestors are common, as are brass miniatures and small statues, which are used in divination. There are several types of masks used by the Poro society.
History:The Senufo are made up of a number of diverse subgroups who migrated into their current location from the north during the 15th and 16th centuries. Unlike their neighbors to the north they have remained relatively sheltered from intrusive cultures including the Songhai and Hausa. Although they have certainly borrowed knowledge from their neighbors, they have not had to fear constant attacks and social upheaval.
Economy:Senufo agriculture is typical of the region, including millet, sorghum, maize, rice, and yams. They also grow bananas, manioc, and a host of other crops that have been borrowed from cultures throughout the world. Small farm animals such as sheep, goats, chickens, guinea fowl, and dogs are raised. Minimal amounts of hunting and fishing also contribute to the local economy. Labor is divided between farmers and skilled artisans, and while it was once thought that these segments of society did not intermarry, Glaze's observations noted that there was a degree of flexibility to this notion.
Political Systems:Senufo towns can range in size from about 50 up to 2,000 inhabitants. They are divided along ethnic lines which are tied to a particular matrilineage. These divisions (katioula) reflect the economic and social status of each lineage within the community and include farmers (Fono), blacksmiths (Kule), carvers (Kpeene), or brass casters (Tyeli, responsible for making divination ornaments), or leather workers. There are four societies which educate and govern the actions of individuals. They are Poro, Sandogo, Wambele ("the sorcerers' society"), and Tyekpa, which is found only among the Fodonon.
Religion:There are a number of revered ancestor and bush spirits among the Senufo. Maleeo and Kolotyolo ("Ancient Mother" and "Creator God") represent a dualistic deity. Kolotyolo is not approachable and can only be reached through Yiriigifolo or Nyehene. In the region of Kufulo, Maleeo is represented by the sacred drums before whom all thieves and murderers are brought for trial. The Poro society is reserved primarily for men, although young girls and postmenopausal women are permitted to join. The main function of Poro is to guarantee a good relationship between the living world and the ancestors. Nerejao is an ancestress who is recognized as the true head of the Poro society. Divination, which is governed by the Sandogo society, is also an important part of Senufo religion. Although Sandogo is usually considered a women's society, men who are called to the profession and inherit through the matrilineal line are permitted to become diviners.
Please note that unless specified otherwise, no item from the African Origins shop comes together with a display stand. This includes objects that have a display stand visible in the images that accompany the listing.- Region: Africa
- Product Type: African Tribal Art
- Tribe: Senufo
- Country: Ivory Coast
- Genre: Kpeliyee Mask
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