African Tribal Art - Baoule Mask

Belgian private collection.

These Baoulé portrait masks, called ndoma, often represent an idealized character and appear at the end of entertainment dance ceremonies. Depending on the region, these dances have different names such as bedwo, ngblo, mblo, adjussu, etc. Each mask is distinguished by elements such as hairstyles, placement, and choice of scarification. Also called Gbagba, these masks embody graceful young girls or men known for their courage or integrity. Over time, new generations gradually replaced the Mblo dances, also known as Gbagba in some localities, with the Kpan Kpan dance, where the masks address social issues or refer to political projects, while retaining many of the traditional conventions.

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