This is a Beautiful Hand Carved Wood and Painted Baule Mask with a Crest
that comes from the Ivory Coast. Baule portrait masks details the
physical facial features namely eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth and eyes.
Baule portrait mask details the physical facial features namely eyes,
eyebrows, nose, mouth and eyes and coiffure. There are two forms of
masks namely animal and human and or both. It is not uncommon for other
human masks to have an animal attribute, or a human figure as a crest.
Human masks are crafted and used only by men to make contact with Gu,
ruler of the world. The holes on the sides of the mask help attach the
mask to the face of the wearer. This unique mask would be a wonderful
addition to your collection.
Late 20th-Century
Shows age and Natural wear
23.5 Inches Tall 7.5 Inches Wide 7 1/4 Inches Deep
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