Dance mask - Baule - Côte d’Ivoire

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Important Baoulé wooden mask carved in Bois, from Côte d’Ivoire, dating to ca. 1930–1940, 40 cm high and 18 cm wide, in good condition with age-related wear and stains, sold with a bespoke stand and a certificate of authenticity; provenance: Belgian private collection.

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Large Baoulé wooden mask — very beautiful quality and presence.
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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Large Baoulé wooden mask — very beautiful quality and presence.
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
40 cm
Width
18 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Estimated Period
1920-1930, 1930-1940
BelgiumVerified
8265
Objects sold
98.47%
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