Mask - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)
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The wooden Baoulé mask, titled Masque, is from Côte d’Ivoire, dates to the late 20th century and measures 37 × 21 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 believed to “warm up” the stage before the appearance of more important masks. Equipped with a serrated decorative frieze, it offers several faces with features closely interlocked. Bright polychromy, smooth patina.
The African art of the Baoulé, an Akan group established in the southeast of the 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 of a remarkable man—the “portrait masks”—which were exhibited during particularly theatrical performances where women played a major role, and on the other hand, masks of conjuration and initiation, used in ceremonies that were forbidden to them. Sacred masks, they could risk their lives, 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 believed to “warm up” the stage before the appearance of more important masks. Equipped with a serrated decorative frieze, it offers several faces with features closely interlocked. Bright polychromy, smooth patina.
The African art of the Baoulé, an Akan group established in the southeast of the 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 of a remarkable man—the “portrait masks”—which were exhibited during particularly theatrical performances where women played a major role, and on the other hand, masks of conjuration and initiation, used in ceremonies that were forbidden to them. Sacred masks, they could risk their lives, 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
37 cm
Width
21 cm
Weight
1 kg
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