Dance Mask - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
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Dance Mask from the Baule people in Côte d'Ivoire, carved in one piece of wood, dating to the mid 20th century, measuring 48 x 25 x 15 cm and weighing 1.5 kg, in good condition with a dark patina and a lion and snake motif on the top.
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Great dance mask, from the BAULE people of Ivory Coast.
This superb mask is carved in one piece of wood.
The item present a very fine shape, with scarification’s on the face, and a superb hairstyle.
Great dark painted patina, with shades of colors. Good condition with a nice aged patina with traces of wear and tear. There is a lion and snake on top of the mask. Symbols of power and strenght. The snake is partly damaged.
Provenance: Franco R, Darmstadt (Germany).
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Great dance mask, from the BAULE people of Ivory Coast.
This superb mask is carved in one piece of wood.
The item present a very fine shape, with scarification’s on the face, and a superb hairstyle.
Great dark painted patina, with shades of colors. Good condition with a nice aged patina with traces of wear and tear. There is a lion and snake on top of the mask. Symbols of power and strenght. The snake is partly damaged.
Provenance: Franco R, Darmstadt (Germany).
Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.
Seller's Story
Asian African Art is a gallery specialized in authentic ethnographic art. Lately we are mainly focused on African Art
We also have a specialism in golden collectable coins.
Your order is in safe hands, we have more than 50 years experience in coins.
For more interesting items please visit our website: Asian African Art, located in the Netherlands.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Dance Mask
Height
48 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
1500 g
Provenance
Private collection
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