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Baoule Style Masks 22-592 (1-8)
Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast

  • According to a legend, during the eighteenth century, the queen, Abla Poku, had to lead her people west to the shores of the Comoe, the land of Senufo. In order to cross the river, she sacrificed her own son. This sacrifice was the origin of the name Baoule, for baouli means “the child has died.”
  • They each have the traditional carved designs, scarifications, wildlife depictions, unique textures, and colors. African artisans often include the animal life, some of which symbolize royalty, that inhabit their region in their art, hence the birds, horns, and insects. All masks have holes for stringing and hanging. It is sometimes difficult to see in a picture, but keep in mind that many of the features of these masks, particularly the animal depictions, are 3-dimensional!
  • These masks aren't worn like many other masks. Most of these masks have a "collar" or "handles" (that often look like they could be ears). During various ceremonies the masks are "held up" to the forehead, or face.

    • Note: Depth measurement represents furthest distance mask would reach if secured to a surface/wall.
    #22-592-1
    Baoule Style Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    19" height
    6" @ widest
    4" depth
    $80.00/ea

    This is a nice female piece, with a dark finish (partially worn), and bird.
    #22-592-2  SOLD!
    Baoule Style Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    19" height
    6" @ widest
    5" depth
    $80.00/ea

    This female mask has a dark black face with light brown accents and horns. The lighter brown horns are actually separate horns that extend from the darker vertical horns and curve down. Nice piece.
    #22-592-3
    Baoule Style Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    22.5" height
    6" @ widest
    4.5" depth
    $80.00/ea

    This is an excellent mask. A female face with short horns, over-sized pick, and beautiful finish.
    #22-592-4
    Baoule Style Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    16.5"height
    7" @ widest
    5" depth
    $80.00/ea

    Another very fine female mask, featuring a colorful bowing bird with a pick, and a wonderful finish.
    #22-592-5
    Baoule Style Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    17.5" height
    6.5" @ widest
    3.5" depth
    $90.00/ea

    A choice female mask, unique in that it features design with little color. These masks have a different texture than our other masks. Great craftmanship and the classic bowing bird.
    #22-592-6  SOLD!
    Baoule Style Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    19" height
    7.5" @ widest
    5" depth
    $90.00/ea

    Another feminine Ivory coast mask, with contrasting dark finish. Three apparent birds of royalty stand at the top.
    #22-592-7
    Baoule Style Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    17" height
    6.5" @ widest
    4.5" depth
    $90.00/ea

    Another feminine mask, same concept as #22-592-5, but this one features a monkey.
    #22-592-8  SOLD!
    Baoule Style Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    20" height
    7" @ widest
    4" depth
    $90.00/ea

    Colorful female mask with dark finish and two large standing birds.

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