SIZE (CM): 29.2 × 17.5
Stand not included

This refined African mask originates from the Baule people of West Africa and represents a horned variation of the Kpelie mask tradition. Baule masks like this were performed in ceremonial dances that honored the spirits of ancestors, especially women celebrated for moral strength and community value.

The smooth facial symmetry and softly closed almond eyes give this mask a calm, spiritual presence. The most striking feature is the horned crest, rising from the crown — a symbolic reference to animal energy or ancestral strength. Carved from dark wood and adorned with stylized cheek lines and sharp edge contours, the mask radiates dignity.

Such portrait masks were used to connect the living with the ancestral realm, and served to teach moral behavior, social values, and cultural ideals. Whether for collectors, curators, or African art enthusiasts, this mask holds deep artistic and historical significance.

Own a piece of African legacy.

FINAL SIZE: 29.2 cm / 11.5 in × 17.5 cm / 6.89 in