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Baule Double Mask, Côte d'Ivoire — Baule Double Mask, Côte d'Ivoire
Baule Double Mask, Côte d'Ivoire

Baule Double Mask, Côte d'Ivoire

A ceremonial double mask from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, featuring two faces carved in the distinctive style of West African mask-making. The mask exemplifies traditional Baule artistic conventions with stylized facial features and likely served ritual or spiritual purposes within the community.

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The Amy & Elliot Lawrence Collection

May 24, 2022

Estimate: $6,000$9,000

Lot 77

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Baule Double Mask, Côte d'Ivoire, Baule Double Mask, Côte d'Ivoire

A ceremonial double mask from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, featuring two faces carved in the distinctive style of West African mask-making. The mask exemplifies traditional Baule artistic conventions with stylized facial features and likely served ritual or spiritual purposes within the community.

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Related themes

Ceremonial, Baule, Masks, African Art, Sculpture, Traditional, Carved Wood, Côte d'Ivoire