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1stbid is a leading auction house specializing in authentic antique and vintage hand-woven rugs, as well as a curated selection of objets d'art from around the world. Our collection is carefully hand-picked and assessed by proprietor Victor Mashihi, whose family has been in the business of selling r...Read more
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Apr 26, 2026
This is a hand-carved Senufo Kpelie mask, a traditional African tribal mask originating from the Senufo people of Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, and Burkina Faso. It is typically associated with the Poro society, an initiation organization responsible for social control and traditional knowledge. The mask often represents an ideal of feminine beauty and is believed to bring blessings, protection, and good fortune. It features bold geometric detailing, textured patterns, and unique sculptural extensions, often including a bird motif atop the head. The mask is carved from a single piece of wood. 1’4” x 7” Late 19th century
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