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240 - Baule anthropomorphic mask, Ivory Coast Materials: Wood with…
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Baule anthropomorphic mask, Ivory Coast Materials: Wood with dark patina. Base included (gallery condition). Provenance: Private collection, France Dimensions: H. 35 cm (47 cm with stand) This Baule anthropomorphic mask is distinguished by the elegance and harmony of its proportions. proportions. The face, with its delicately modelled features, has half-closed eyes, a finely drawn mouth and scarves. mouth and discreet scarification marks on the cheeks. The carefully sculpted The carefully sculpted geometric hairstyle crowns a balanced composition whose lustrous surface The lustrous surface is evidence of long handling and age. Masks of this type belong to the rich sculptural tradition of the Baoulé, renowned for its aesthetic refinement and its quest for an ideal of beauty. Intended for ceremonies ceremonies and community events, they embody the elegance, dignity and technical and the technical mastery of Ivorian sculptors. The purity of its lines and the quality of its patina patina, this piece is a remarkable example of classical Baule art.
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About the sale ARTS OF AFRICA & OCEANIA: Three exceptional family collections
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Auction time 06/22/2026 at 2:00 PM
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