Title Baule Wood Face Mask (Goli)

Description

Goli masquerades are rich with social commentary pertaining to knowledge, gender, aesthetics, and the hierarchies surrounding village life. Communication comes forth through the medium of entertainment with elaborate costuming. Performance takes place at a man’s funeral, and on this occasion the masker will celebrate life honoring the elders. The message is to acknowledge beauty and wisdom surrounding the human condition.

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