Mask - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)
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The wooden Baoulé mask titled Masque is from Côte d’Ivoire, dates from the late 20th century and measures 31 × 22 cm.
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In the category of Baoulé African masks associated with natural phenomena such as the setting sun, the rainbow, and the moon, this mask, here in color version, still appears during celebrations linked to the Gbagba dance. Its wearer is said to “warm up” the stage before the appearance of larger masks. With a serrated decorative frieze, it presents several faces with closely interlocked features. Bright polychromy, smooth patina.
The African art of the Baoulé, an Akan group 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 masks transpose the principal features of the face of a very beautiful young girl or of a remarkable man—“portrait masks”—which were exhibited during particularly theatrical events where women played a major role, and on the other hand masks of conjuration and initiation, used during ceremonies that were forbidden to them. Sacred masks, they could put their lives in danger, or at most their fertility.
Contemporary mask.
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 the setting sun, the rainbow, and the moon, this mask, here in color version, still appears during celebrations linked to the Gbagba dance. Its wearer is said to “warm up” the stage before the appearance of larger masks. With a serrated decorative frieze, it presents several faces with closely interlocked features. Bright polychromy, smooth patina.
The African art of the Baoulé, an Akan group 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 masks transpose the principal features of the face of a very beautiful young girl or of a remarkable man—“portrait masks”—which were exhibited during particularly theatrical events where women played a major role, and on the other hand masks of conjuration and initiation, used during ceremonies that were forbidden to them. Sacred masks, they could put their lives in danger, or at most their fertility.
Contemporary mask.
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
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
31 cm
Width
22 cm
Weight
1 kg
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