BAULE STYLE GOLI MASKS (LARGE) ARCHIVES, Ivory Coast

Despite their appearance, our Baule Goli masks show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.

The Baule Goli masks below have been SOLD and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

Photographs © Hamill Gallery

Goli is a special dance of rejoicing that symbolizes the social order. These Goli masks, also known as Kplekples, represent the junior male. They are among the most abstract of traditional African masks.

We recommend Baule: African Art Western Eyes by Susan M. Vogel (Yale).

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