Dance mask - Baule - Côte d’Ivoire
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Baoulé mask in heavy wood from Côte d’Ivoire, of Baoulé culture, provenance: French collection of Mr. Jean Louis VIOT, certificate from Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels), 40 cm high, 17 cm wide, 1200 g in excellent condition; stand not included.
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Exceptional Baoulé mask in perfect condition, wear mark on the bird's head. Heavy wood. French collection (Mr Jean Louis VIOT). Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels).
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
Translated by Google TranslateExceptional Baoulé mask in perfect condition, wear mark on the bird's head. Heavy wood. French collection (Mr Jean Louis VIOT). Certificate from the Galerie des Dominicains (Brussels).
Seller's Story
The Galerie des Dominicains offers art objects from all over Africa.
It mainly belongs to the private collection of Mr. Jean Louis Viot, an art enthusiast from all horizons.
Lawyer, then director of a large real estate group, Restorer of listed old buildings (MALRAUX Law), then antique dealer, art dealer... he discovered the First Arts in the 1980s and since then has tried to gather a variety of eclectic objects from all African countries, including Madagascar.
He shares his passion with you today by giving up a part of his collection that is so dear to him.
These sculptures, figurines, fetishes, and other masks were all chosen with fervor and love, from enthusiasts like him but also from major collectors, gallery owners, or other antique dealers.
Open for a few years, the Dominican Gallery offers both novices and collectors the opportunity to discover sculptures from all around the world.
A certificate from the Dominican gallery will be provided to you.
A fast, secure, and careful delivery will be guaranteed to you.
No deliveries from August 2 to August 23, 2025.
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Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
baoulé
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Baule
Height
40 cm
Indigenous object name
Baoulé mask
Width
17 cm
Sold with stand
No
Weight
1200 g
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