Dance mask - Baule (No reserve price)
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Masque danse, a Bois mask from the Baoulé people of the Ivory Coast, measuring 50 cm high by 23 cm wide and in excellent condition.
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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 crowned 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 note that their craftsmanship is not frightening. The living conditions of the Baoulé are certainly among the best in the country, and this is reflected 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.
Translated by Google TranslateBaoulé 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 crowned 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 note that their craftsmanship is not frightening. The living conditions of the Baoulé are certainly among the best in the country, and this is reflected 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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Indigenous object name
Dance mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
50 cm
Width
23 cm
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