Mblo mask - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
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This original Baoulé Mblo mask from Côte d’Ivoire dates to the mid-20th century, measures 32 cm high and comes from a private collection.
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Old dense wooden mask from the Baoulé, whose master sculptors are historically renowned for their sculptural mastery, particularly in the naturalistic approach that no other ethnic group has been able to match.
This exemplar bears a dark and glossy patina showing a few signs of wear related to age and use.
Presentation of our expertise house
Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sale specializes in African art and ethnography. A reference seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a virtually 100% customer satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist in liquidations, successions and dispersal of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipment insured within 24 h, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any question or request for additional information.
Old dense wooden mask from the Baoulé, whose master sculptors are historically renowned for their sculptural mastery, particularly in the naturalistic approach that no other ethnic group has been able to match.
This exemplar bears a dark and glossy patina showing a few signs of wear related to age and use.
Presentation of our expertise house
Based in Belgium, our house of expertise and sale specializes in African art and ethnography. A reference seller on Catawiki for more than 8 years, we enjoy a solid reputation and a history of several hundred sales with a virtually 100% customer satisfaction rate.
We regularly assist in liquidations, successions and dispersal of collections, in collaboration with individuals and families in Belgium and neighboring countries. Our approach is rigorous, transparent and accessible, with sales often offered without reserve price.
Some pieces that have passed through our hands have joined international private collections and, for some, museum institutions.
Shipment insured within 24 h, with careful packaging, insurance and tracking.
Contact 7 days a week: we remain available for any question or request for additional information.
Details
Indigenous object name
Mblo mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Mid 20th century
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
32 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
1 cm
Weight
1 g
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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