Vintage African Baule Mask - Hand-Carved Wood Figure for Wall Decor-G3161Product Description
SIZE (CM): 25.3 x 13.5 This african mask is a traditional Baule portrait mask from Côte d’Ivoire, hand-carved for use in funeral and celebration dances. It features an elegant face with red and yellow pigmentation, almond eyes, and refined scarification marks—hallmarks of Baule ceremonial artistry. The african mask’s high arching brows, squared forehead crest, and symmetrical proportions were crafted to represent idealized beauty and spiritual calm. These masks were worn by male dancers during Gbagba ceremonies that honored ancestors and ensured balance between the living and spirit world. The red crest at the top symbolizes status, and the decorative patterns carved across the face emphasize the identity of the honored spirit. The african mask conveys grace, memory, and reverence through its soft contours and spiritual design. Carved from durable hardwood and colored with traditional pigments, this african mask is both a collectible cultural artifact and a powerful piece of wall art.
Stand not included.
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