Dance mask - Baule (No reserve price)

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Masque danse, a Baoulé mask from Côte d'Ivoire dating to 2000–2010, measuring 43 cm high by 21 cm wide.

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Description from the seller

The Baoulé masks are known in African art for the fineness of their features, a mouth protruding forward, and half-closed eyes.
The top of the mask is topped with a headdress decorated with imposing braids.
The Baoulé live in the Southeast of Ivory Coast. They are part of the Akan group. One can notice that their craftsmanship is not frightening. The living conditions of the Baoulé are certainly among the best in the country, and this is evident in their serene masks and their sophisticated statuary.

Seller's Story

Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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The Baoulé masks are known in African art for the fineness of their features, a mouth protruding forward, and half-closed eyes.
The top of the mask is topped with a headdress decorated with imposing braids.
The Baoulé live in the Southeast of Ivory Coast. They are part of the Akan group. One can notice that their craftsmanship is not frightening. The living conditions of the Baoulé are certainly among the best in the country, and this is evident in their serene masks and their sophisticated statuary.

Seller's Story

Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated selection of sculptures, masks, ritual objects, and artworks from various African cultures and ethnic groups, reflecting the richness and diversity of artistic expression across the continent. Each piece is selected for its aesthetic quality, authenticity, and history, offering collectors, enthusiasts, and curious visitors an immersion into the symbolic and spiritual world of African art. Bridging tradition and modernity, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Details

Indigenous object name
Dance mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Period
2000-2010
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
43 cm
Width
21 cm
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
99.2%
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