Mblo Mask - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Mblo mask in wood of the Baoulé people from Côte d'Ivoire, in good condition, measuring 535 mm high, 180 mm wide and 140 mm deep.
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Côte d'Ivoire
Baoulé
Wood
Height: 535mm
Width: 180mm
Depth: 140mm
African wooden mask from the Baoulé ethnic group of Côte d'Ivoire.
Baoulé Mblo mask. This type of anthropomorphic Baoulé mask represents an important individual from the village. The facial features are very delicate, giving an impression of serenity. The hairstyle is finely carved, with scarifications on the forehead and temples.
This type of Baoulé African mask was used during festivals of entertainment and rejoicing. This Mblo mask served a protective function.
This mask is representative of Baoulé art, with a balance between shapes and volumes, featuring finely carved details.
Parcels are quickly sent from Monday to Saturday with a tracking number.
Chronopost delivery takes 1 to 3 days in France and 2 to 5 days throughout the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe and the rest of the world is via Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateCôte d'Ivoire
Baoulé
Wood
Height: 535mm
Width: 180mm
Depth: 140mm
African wooden mask from the Baoulé ethnic group of Côte d'Ivoire.
Baoulé Mblo mask. This type of anthropomorphic Baoulé mask represents an important individual from the village. The facial features are very delicate, giving an impression of serenity. The hairstyle is finely carved, with scarifications on the forehead and temples.
This type of Baoulé African mask was used during festivals of entertainment and rejoicing. This Mblo mask served a protective function.
This mask is representative of Baoulé art, with a balance between shapes and volumes, featuring finely carved details.
Parcels are quickly sent from Monday to Saturday with a tracking number.
Chronopost delivery takes 1 to 3 days in France and 2 to 5 days throughout the European Union. Delivery to the rest of Europe and the rest of the world is via Colissimo International.
We speak English.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
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Indigenous object name
Mblo Mask
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
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