Mask Blo. - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
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Masque Blo., a Baoulé mask from Côte d'Ivoire, with provenance from a private collection, measuring 32 cm high, 15 cm wide and 11 cm deep.
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Mblo masks used in entertainment dances are one of the oldest forms of Baoulé art. These masks are generally the portrait of a specific individual. The surfaces are smooth, curved, well-polished, highlighting the hairstyle or the scarifications. The forehead is high, symbolizing intelligence, and the lowered eyes reflect respect for the surrounding world. Mblo is the name of a category of performance that uses these face masks in solo or parody dances. The progression of the show is highly structured and relies on a “script” whose names can be very well known (Kpan Kpan, GbaGba). This script evolves and is regularly rewritten every two or three generations. According to S. Vogel's book “The Art of the Baoulé.”
The black lacquered look is achieved by a mixture of latex and charcoal, the mask then being sanded with rough leaves.
Ancient brown patina.
Height 32 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 11 cm Weight 472 g
Shipped by registered Colissimo.
Mblo masks used in entertainment dances are one of the oldest forms of Baoulé art. These masks are generally the portrait of a specific individual. The surfaces are smooth, curved, well-polished, highlighting the hairstyle or the scarifications. The forehead is high, symbolizing intelligence, and the lowered eyes reflect respect for the surrounding world. Mblo is the name of a category of performance that uses these face masks in solo or parody dances. The progression of the show is highly structured and relies on a “script” whose names can be very well known (Kpan Kpan, GbaGba). This script evolves and is regularly rewritten every two or three generations. According to S. Vogel's book “The Art of the Baoulé.”
The black lacquered look is achieved by a mixture of latex and charcoal, the mask then being sanded with rough leaves.
Ancient brown patina.
Height 32 cm x Width 15 cm x Depth 11 cm Weight 472 g
Shipped by registered Colissimo.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Mask Blo.
Height
32 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
472 kg
Provenance
Private collection
