Kpelie Con Cruz
Senufo · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: BRN-131
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- Material
- Bronze
Representation of a kpelié mask with a cross on top, undoubtedly done in some Christianized zone or it is also possible that they have adopted a…
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Representation of a kpelié mask with a cross on top, undoubtedly done in some Christianized zone or it is also possible that they have adopted a Christian symbol, for if it is an effective "fetish" for Christians it can also be for them. The African has a tendency to syncretism and adopts without problems symbols of other religions or other ethnicities if they believe they can be favorable.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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