Dance Mask - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire (No reserve price)

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The late 20th-century wooden Dance Mask is from the Baule culture of Côte d’Ivoire and comes from a private collection.

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Description from the seller

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.

Provenance: former private collection from 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.

Provenance: former private collection from 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
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Dance Mask
Height
33 cm
Width
24 cm
Depth
11 cm
Weight
400 g
Provenance
Private collection
The NetherlandsVerified
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Objects sold
99.45%
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