Mask - Côte d’Ivoire

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Baule/Goli mask from Ivory Coast, dating to 1950–1960, wooden mask measuring 37 cm high by 19 cm wide and weighing 2.5 kg, sold with a stand and in good used condition with small signs of age and staining.

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This mask is part of the Baule/Goli mask tradition.
Key features are:
1. elongated face shape 2. strongly defined long nasal bridge. 3. finely carved inlaid tattoos, 4. a finely cut hairstyle.

This mask has a very powerful design; the scarifications on the cheeks and temples are deep and consistently cut. The eyes are half-closed, almond-shaped — typical Baule!
The hairstyle is exceptionally well executed, and the mouths and teeth convey strong expression.
The mask has a dark, deep patina with wear around the cheekbones and edges around the mouth.
The presence of the original leather straps is crucial, and they are almost always replaced when resold. You rarely see them still intact.

This mask is part of the Baule/Goli mask tradition.
Key features are:
1. elongated face shape 2. strongly defined long nasal bridge. 3. finely carved inlaid tattoos, 4. a finely cut hairstyle.

This mask has a very powerful design; the scarifications on the cheeks and temples are deep and consistently cut. The eyes are half-closed, almond-shaped — typical Baule!
The hairstyle is exceptionally well executed, and the mouths and teeth convey strong expression.
The mask has a dark, deep patina with wear around the cheekbones and edges around the mouth.
The presence of the original leather straps is crucial, and they are almost always replaced when resold. You rarely see them still intact.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
37 cm
Width
19 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Weight
2.5 kg
Estimated Period
1950-1960
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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