Lunar mask - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire

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Baoulé lunar mask from Côte d'Ivoire, carved in wood, the Masque lunaire, with dimensions 235 × 170 × 95 mm, in good condition.

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Description from the seller

Ivory Coast
Baoulé
Wood
Height: 235 mm
Width: 170 mm
Depth: 95 mm

1. Cultural origin

• People: Baoulé (Akan group), center of Ivory Coast.
• Typology: A discoid face mask representing the lunar disk, encircled by a notched/festooned crown.

2. Use and function

• Entertainment dances: This is a rejoicing mask used during public village festivities.
• Nighttime and cosmic symbolism: The representation of the lunar disk refers to the world of night, soft light, and renewal.
• Mouth-fixed fastening: Worn by a dancer who holds it firmly against the face by biting the transverse wooden bar visible at the back.

3. Sculpture details

• Disk and rays: Round face framed by a border of petals or rays carved with geometric hatchings.
• Features and scarifications: Narrow eye slits, slender nose, small focused mouth and relief scarification pavings (grain-like) on the cheeks and temples.
• Functional reverse: Roughly worked wood deeply gouged and traversed by the wooden rod (bite).

Summary

The Baoulé lunar mask is distinguished by its radiating circular iconography and its public festive use, associated with traditional mouth-fixed fastening at the back.

The parcels are shipped from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery within 1 to 3 days in France using Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo international.

We speak english

Mask African art
African mask art
arte de máscaras africanas
arte delle maschere africane
African mask art
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano

Seller's Story

Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects. It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art. At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value. The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity. Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time. We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them. We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value. Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces. Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time. The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them. Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form. We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art. Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
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Ivory Coast
Baoulé
Wood
Height: 235 mm
Width: 170 mm
Depth: 95 mm

1. Cultural origin

• People: Baoulé (Akan group), center of Ivory Coast.
• Typology: A discoid face mask representing the lunar disk, encircled by a notched/festooned crown.

2. Use and function

• Entertainment dances: This is a rejoicing mask used during public village festivities.
• Nighttime and cosmic symbolism: The representation of the lunar disk refers to the world of night, soft light, and renewal.
• Mouth-fixed fastening: Worn by a dancer who holds it firmly against the face by biting the transverse wooden bar visible at the back.

3. Sculpture details

• Disk and rays: Round face framed by a border of petals or rays carved with geometric hatchings.
• Features and scarifications: Narrow eye slits, slender nose, small focused mouth and relief scarification pavings (grain-like) on the cheeks and temples.
• Functional reverse: Roughly worked wood deeply gouged and traversed by the wooden rod (bite).

Summary

The Baoulé lunar mask is distinguished by its radiating circular iconography and its public festive use, associated with traditional mouth-fixed fastening at the back.

The parcels are shipped from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery within 1 to 3 days in France using Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide with Colissimo international.

We speak english

Mask African art
African mask art
arte de máscaras africanas
arte delle maschere africane
African mask art
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano

Seller's Story

Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects. It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art. At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value. The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity. Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time. We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them. We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value. Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces. Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time. The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them. Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form. We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art. Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Indigenous object name
Lunar mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
FranceVerified
1552
Objects sold
100%
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