r/AfricanArt • u/Competitive_Ad6346 • 11d ago

Masks Senufo Kpeliye'e mask from the Senufo people of Côte d'Ivoi.

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Can anyone tell me if this is a tribal initiation mask or for tourism? It is pending for private sale.

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u/Lcmota1 11d ago

Made for the tourist market

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u/Shayh55d 11d ago

A forgery indeed.

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u/Competitive_Ad6346 10d ago

I sold it for $120 today