Mask - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)
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Baoulé mask from Côte d'Ivoire carved in wood, 34 cm high by 24 cm wide, weight 1 kg, provenance Galerie/Antiquaire, authentic/original, in excellent condition.
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In the category of Baoulé African masks associated with natural phenomena such as sunset, the rainbow and the moon, this mask, here in color, still appears during celebrations linked to the Gbagba dance. Its wearer is supposed to “warm up” the stage before the appearance of more important masks. Equipped with a jagged decorative frieze, it offers several faces with tightly interwoven features. Bright polychromy, smooth patina.
The African art of the Baoulé, a group of the Akan based in the southeast of Ivory Coast, comprises a wide range of masks renowned for the sophistication of their decoration. On the one hand, these African masks transpose the main features of the face of a very beautiful young girl or a remarkable man, “portrait masks,” which were exhibited during particularly theatrical events where women played a major role; on the other hand, there are conjuration and initiation masks, appearing during ceremonies that were forbidden to them. Sacred masks, they could put their lives in danger, or at most their fertility.
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 the category of Baoulé African masks associated with natural phenomena such as sunset, the rainbow and the moon, this mask, here in color, still appears during celebrations linked to the Gbagba dance. Its wearer is supposed to “warm up” the stage before the appearance of more important masks. Equipped with a jagged decorative frieze, it offers several faces with tightly interwoven features. Bright polychromy, smooth patina.
The African art of the Baoulé, a group of the Akan based in the southeast of Ivory Coast, comprises a wide range of masks renowned for the sophistication of their decoration. On the one hand, these African masks transpose the main features of the face of a very beautiful young girl or a remarkable man, “portrait masks,” which were exhibited during particularly theatrical events where women played a major role; on the other hand, there are conjuration and initiation masks, appearing during ceremonies that were forbidden to them. Sacred masks, they could put their lives in danger, or at most their fertility.
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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Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
34 cm
Width
24 cm
Weight
1 kg
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
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