Small African Baoule Style Masks, Wholesale, 22-591s
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Small Baoule Style Masks 22-591s (1-8)
Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.

  • We've also got Baoule Masks in this smaller size! (And of course we have larger ones also.) 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.
    #22-591-1
    Small Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    15" height
    6" @ widest
    4.5" depth
    $87.50/ea

    Female mask (you can tell this because the bird is holding a pick) with traditional carved designs, scarifications, and a bowing bird. Unique texture and colors.
    #22-591-2
    Small Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    14" height
    6" @ widest
    4.5" depth
    $87.50/ea

    A traditional mask with horns, carved designs, scarifications, and a bowing bird. This piece has an interesting texture and the backside is holed for stringing or hanging.
    #22-591-3
    Small Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    15.5" height
    5.5"@ widest
    $87.50/ea

    Another mask with unique texture and finish. A red scorpion tail with pincer arcs from the back to the front of the mask. Grass is strung through some of the holes in the backside.
    #22-591-4
    Small Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    14" height
    6" @ widest
    3.5" depth
    $87.50/ea

    Great looking mask with horns and a red and green bowing bird. Grass is strung through some of the holes in the backside.
    #22-591-5
    Small Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    15.5" height
    5" @ widest
    3.5" depth
    $87.50/ea

    Here's a funky ruffed mask with nice red and green colors. The eyes poke out like cones and have red rings around them.
    #22-591-6
    Small Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    16.5" height (to the top of horns)
    5" @ widest
    4" depth
    $87.50/ea

    This mask has nice dark red color with distinctive texture. This is one of the only pieces we have with thin horns like these.
    #22-591-7
    Small Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    14.5" height
    6" @ widest
    4" depth
    $87.50/ea

    This mask has great colors and texture. The horns on the side curve around and reconnect with the mask. A large horn extends from the middle. There is a slight chip on the "handle" on the right side (your left)of the mask.
    #22-591-8
    Small Mask
    Handcrafted on the Ivory Coast.
    13" height
    6.5" @ widest
    5" depth
    $87.50/ea

    This is a remarkable mask with a different texture, green long-billed bird, and green eyelids. The bird's bill curves all the way to the forehead of the mask.

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