Mask - Baule - Côte d’Ivoire - Baoulé - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)

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Baoulé mask from Côte d’Ivoire, wood, 38 cm high by 22 cm wide, weight 5 kg, in good condition with some wear and stains due to age.

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These Baoulé masks, called ndoma, often depict an idealized character and appear at the end of entertainment dance ceremonies. Depending on the region, these dances are known by different names such as bedwo, ngblo, mblo, adjussu, and others. Each mask is distinguished by elements such as hairstyles, placement, and the choice of scarifications.
Also called Gbagba, these masks embody graceful young girls or men reputed for their courage or integrity. Over time, new generations are gradually replacing the Mblo dances, also known as Gbagba in certain localities, with the Kpan Kpan dance, where masks address social issues or refer to political projects, while still retaining many traditional conventions.
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These Baoulé masks, called ndoma, often depict an idealized character and appear at the end of entertainment dance ceremonies. Depending on the region, these dances are known by different names such as bedwo, ngblo, mblo, adjussu, and others. Each mask is distinguished by elements such as hairstyles, placement, and the choice of scarifications.
Also called Gbagba, these masks embody graceful young girls or men reputed for their courage or integrity. Over time, new generations are gradually replacing the Mblo dances, also known as Gbagba in certain localities, with the Kpan Kpan dance, where masks address social issues or refer to political projects, while still retaining many traditional conventions.
Immediate delivery, customized packaging, support available 24/7.
The weight is provided as a guideline to estimate the shipping costs, which include packaging, handling, and support fees.

Details

Era
After 2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Height
38 cm
Width
22 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
5 kg
Title additional information
Baoulé - Côte d'Ivoire
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