Mask - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire (No Reserve Price)

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Masque by the Baoulé from Côte d’Ivoire.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful Baoulé mask from Côte d’Ivoire, carved from wood and enhanced with a warm patina. This type of mask, often used during Mblo entertainment ceremonies, is distinguished by its elegance and its simple style characteristic of Baoulé art.

The piece features a serene face with harmonious features, topped with an elegant crest motif. The woodwork is fine, with beautiful volumes and an aged patina that highlights the object's age and authenticity.

Origin: Côte d’Ivoire
Condition: Good overall condition

Seller's Story

Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated 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 selected 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, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Beautiful Baoulé mask from Côte d’Ivoire, carved from wood and enhanced with a warm patina. This type of mask, often used during Mblo entertainment ceremonies, is distinguished by its elegance and its simple style characteristic of Baoulé art.

The piece features a serene face with harmonious features, topped with an elegant crest motif. The woodwork is fine, with beautiful volumes and an aged patina that highlights the object's age and authenticity.

Origin: Côte d’Ivoire
Condition: Good overall condition

Seller's Story

Tribal Collection – African Art Gallery is a space dedicated to discovering and celebrating both traditional and contemporary African art. The gallery features a curated 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 selected 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, Tribal Collection highlights ancient works full of meaning while also fostering a dialogue with the contemporary creations of today’s African artists. More than just a gallery, Tribal Collection is a cultural bridge where art becomes a medium of transmission, emotion, and universal dialogue.
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Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Mask
Height
43 cm
Width
21 cm
FranceVerified
874
Objects sold
98.8%
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