Mask dance - Baule (No reserve price)

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Masque danse, a Baoulé wooden mask from Côte d'Ivoire, authentic original, in excellent condition, contemporary, measuring 40 cm high by 19 cm wide and weighing 1.2 g.

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Description from the seller

The Baoulé masks are known in African art for the finesse of their features.
The Baoulé live in the southeast of Ivory Coast.
They belong to the Akan group.
One can notice that their craftsmanship is not intimidating.
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.
Contemporary Mask.

Seller's Story

Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined 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 chosen 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, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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The Baoulé masks are known in African art for the finesse of their features.
The Baoulé live in the southeast of Ivory Coast.
They belong to the Akan group.
One can notice that their craftsmanship is not intimidating.
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.
Contemporary Mask.

Seller's Story

Totem Galerie– African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to the discovery and celebration of both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery brings together a refined 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 chosen 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, Totem Galerie highlights ancient works full of meaning while also creating a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Totem Galerie is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Details

Indigenous object name
Mask dance
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40 cm
Width
19 cm
Weight
1.2 g
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
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Objects sold
97.74%
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