Mask dance - Baule (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
In African art, Baoulé art occupies a special place. The finesse of execution of Baoulé masks and Baoulé statues makes them particularly accessible to Western tastes. This mask is decorative.
Baoulé wood sculpture possesses the finesse of craftsmanship found in goldsmithing: the sculpture is very refined, the surfaces are highly polished, and the representation of scarifications, jewelry, hairstyle, and the face is carried out in a careful and meticulous manner.
The Baoulé possess masks, undoubtedly under the influence of their Gouro or Sénoufo neighbors. There exist Baoulé ancestor masks, but which now have a secular role and appear during entertainment dances. These portraits share the same characteristics as statuary: elegant, finely carved and polished. They show a remarkable regional diversity in hairstyles and tattoos.
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.
Translated by Google TranslateIn African art, Baoulé art occupies a special place. The finesse of execution of Baoulé masks and Baoulé statues makes them particularly accessible to Western tastes. This mask is decorative.
Baoulé wood sculpture possesses the finesse of craftsmanship found in goldsmithing: the sculpture is very refined, the surfaces are highly polished, and the representation of scarifications, jewelry, hairstyle, and the face is carried out in a careful and meticulous manner.
The Baoulé possess masks, undoubtedly under the influence of their Gouro or Sénoufo neighbors. There exist Baoulé ancestor masks, but which now have a secular role and appear during entertainment dances. These portraits share the same characteristics as statuary: elegant, finely carved and polished. They show a remarkable regional diversity in hairstyles and tattoos.
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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Indigenous object name
Mask dance
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
53 cm
Width
22 cm
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