Guèlèdè Mask with Perfor ated Jar | Francis Allokpon

A tribute to the female figure and water

This extraordinary Guèlèdè mask by Francis Allokpon combines a finely carved face mask made of light-colored wood with an imposing headdress that reaches far upwards.

Two artfully intertwined, braided-looking elements rise above the face and support a perforated vessel. The elaborate design gives the sculpture its striking silhouette and makes it a special eye-catcher from every perspective.

At the heart of the work are the female figure and water. Francis Allokpon thus takes up motifs from the Guèlèdè tradition and translates them into his own contemporary design language.

The sculpture is handcrafted by Francis Allokpon in Benin. The finely worked structures, the numerous small perforations, and the carved details make the work an individual one-of-a-kind piece.

Details

• Artist: Francis Allokpon
• Origin: Benin
• Art form: Contemporary Guèlèdè mask
• Motif: Female figure and water
• Dimensions: approx. 50 × 15 × 18 cm (H × W × D)
• Material: Wood
• Handcrafted unique piece