Dance mask - Baule - Côte d’Ivoire

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Julien Gauthier
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Baoulé wooden mask from Côte d’Ivoire, dating to ca. 1930–1940, 15 cm wide by 33 cm high, in good condition with some age-related wear, sold with a custom-made stand and certificate of authenticity, provenance Belgian private collection.

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Description from the seller

Very beautiful carved wooden Baoulé mask.
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with custom-made base

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Very beautiful carved wooden Baoulé mask.
Provenance: Belgian private collection
Sold with certificate of authenticity.
Sold with custom-made base

Seller's Story

Independent gallery established in Brussels since 2009, near the flea market, we specialize in ethnographic and artistic collectible objects. We offer sculptures, masks, and African figurines, with particular interest in pieces from Central Africa and the Congo, as well as traditional textiles, bronzes, antique weapons, jewelry, coins, old maps, and archaeological objects. Thanks to our consignment service, we regularly receive collections from heirs, antique dealers, and collectors, which allows us to frequently refresh our selection. Each item is described accurately and shipped with the utmost care, based on a commitment to transparency, authenticity, and respect for buyers.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
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
33 cm
Width
15 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1920-1930, 1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
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