Mask - Africa (No reserve price)

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Large Baule-style African carved wooden mask from the Ivory Coast, West Africa; origin Africa, Baule ethnicity, circa 1920–1930; carved hardwood with natural patina, about 40 cm high, 19 cm wide, 11 cm deep, weight 700 g; in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear and no stand included.

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Large African carved wooden mask – Baule style (West Africa / Ivory Coast)

Dating: 20 th century

Material: carved hardwood with natural patina

Dimensions: approx. 40 cm high, 19 cm wide, 11 cm deep

Weight: approx. 700 g

Powerful traditional mask featuring half-closed eyes, scarification patterns, textured ears and a carved finial figure.

The holes around the rim were likely used to attach raffia/fabric or to mount the mask to a costume/headdress.

Condition: good overall condition with age-related wear and patina (see photos). No major breaks noticed.

Large African carved wooden mask – Baule style (West Africa / Ivory Coast)

Dating: 20 th century

Material: carved hardwood with natural patina

Dimensions: approx. 40 cm high, 19 cm wide, 11 cm deep

Weight: approx. 700 g

Powerful traditional mask featuring half-closed eyes, scarification patterns, textured ears and a carved finial figure.

The holes around the rim were likely used to attach raffia/fabric or to mount the mask to a costume/headdress.

Condition: good overall condition with age-related wear and patina (see photos). No major breaks noticed.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Material
Wood
Country of Origin
Africa
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
40 cm
Width
19 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
700 g
Estimated Period
1920-1930
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81
Objects sold
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