Mask (Kple-Kple)

• Artist: Baule (Culture)
• Medium: Wood, pigment
• Geographical Location: Ivory Coast
• Dates: 19th century
• Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 9 x 17 in. (6.4 x 22.9 x 43.2 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H6, 2A
• Accession Number: 22.223
• Image: CUR.22.223_front_PS5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2009

Catalogue Description:
Flat circular mask surmounted by 2 in-curved horns. Eyes indicated by protruding knobs, two triangular holes for nostrils and white painted mouth cut for teeth, small beard. Back of mask has separate face area. Condition: Poor, worm-eaten, face part chipped.