Ceremonial mask - bowl to Oracle - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
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Ceremonial mask, Baoulé oracle mask from Côte d'Ivoire, carved wood and beads, original/authentic, in good condition, dimensions 305 × 285 × 55 mm.
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Ivory Coast
Baoulé
Wood
Height: 305 mm
Width: 285 mm
Depth: 55 mm
The Baoulé oracle mask from Ivory Coast is a rare piece deeply spiritual in Baoulé culture, used to query the invisible forces and obtain answers to important questions.
Here is what you should know:
Ritual function with a divinatory use:
This mask is used by diviners or shamans to communicate with spirits or ancestors. It serves to reveal hidden truths, diagnose illnesses, or resolve conflicts. During ceremonies, it participates in complex rituals, often accompanied by dances, chants, and offerings.
Artistic characteristics:
Appearance: The mask may feature stylized human traits, sometimes combined with zoomorphic elements (such as horns or beaks) to symbolize supernatural power.
Materials: Carved wood, sometimes stained or decorated with natural pigments, cowries or metal.
Expression: The face is often grave, the eyes half-closed, conveying concentration and the connection with the invisible world.
Cultural context:
The Baoulé are part of the larger Akan group and are renowned for refined art. The oracle mask is one of the most sacred objects, rarely publicly displayed.
It is distinct from festive masks such as the Mblo (honorary portraits) or the Goli (masks of rejoicing), as it is reserved for spiritual and confidential uses.
This mask is representative of Baoulé art, with a balance between form and volume and finely carved details.
Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery in 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide via Colissimo International.
We speak English
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 TranslateIvory Coast
Baoulé
Wood
Height: 305 mm
Width: 285 mm
Depth: 55 mm
The Baoulé oracle mask from Ivory Coast is a rare piece deeply spiritual in Baoulé culture, used to query the invisible forces and obtain answers to important questions.
Here is what you should know:
Ritual function with a divinatory use:
This mask is used by diviners or shamans to communicate with spirits or ancestors. It serves to reveal hidden truths, diagnose illnesses, or resolve conflicts. During ceremonies, it participates in complex rituals, often accompanied by dances, chants, and offerings.
Artistic characteristics:
Appearance: The mask may feature stylized human traits, sometimes combined with zoomorphic elements (such as horns or beaks) to symbolize supernatural power.
Materials: Carved wood, sometimes stained or decorated with natural pigments, cowries or metal.
Expression: The face is often grave, the eyes half-closed, conveying concentration and the connection with the invisible world.
Cultural context:
The Baoulé are part of the larger Akan group and are renowned for refined art. The oracle mask is one of the most sacred objects, rarely publicly displayed.
It is distinct from festive masks such as the Mblo (honorary portraits) or the Goli (masks of rejoicing), as it is reserved for spiritual and confidential uses.
This mask is representative of Baoulé art, with a balance between form and volume and finely carved details.
Packages are shipped from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery in 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide via Colissimo International.
We speak English
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 TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
bowl to Oracle
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood / beads
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Ceremonial mask
Authenticity
Original/official
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