Mask dance - Baule (No reserve price)

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Masque danse, a Baoulé wooden mask from the Ivory Coast dating to the late 20th century, with a height of 60 cm and width of 23 cm, in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

Baoulé masks are known in African art for the fineness of their features, a mouth projecting forward, eyes half-closed.
The top of the mask is topped 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 read 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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Baoulé masks are known in African art for the fineness of their features, a mouth projecting forward, eyes half-closed.
The top of the mask is topped 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 read 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
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
60 cm
Width
23 cm
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Objects sold
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