Mask - Baule - Côte d’Ivoire

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Ancient Kpan Baoulé mask in wood, from Côte d’Ivoire, attributed to the Baoulé people, dating to around 1950–1960, in good condition with some wear and age-related stains, formerly from a French colonial-era collection (1950–1965), 32 cm high and 13 cm wide.

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Old Kpan Baoulé Mask - Ivory Coast
Mask with a finely carved face topped by a tall dark brown headdress.
Hardwood, red, brown and honey tones, beautiful old patina on the inner side.
Former French collection from the colonial era, 1950-1965.

Old Kpan Baoulé Mask - Ivory Coast
Mask with a finely carved face topped by a tall dark brown headdress.
Hardwood, red, brown and honey tones, beautiful old patina on the inner side.
Former French collection from the colonial era, 1950-1965.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Wood
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Ethnic group/culture
Baule
Height
32 cm
Width
13 cm
Sold with stand
No
Estimated period
1950-1960
Sold by
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
Private

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