Baoulé Mask From Ivory Coast

"Baulé Dance Mask From Ivory Coast" Very beautiful old Baoulé mask from Ivory Coast with tri-lobed headdress height 37cm, width 18cm Wood with thick crusty patina and shine in places attesting to its prolonged use, tribal scarifications This mask is of the kpan type belonging to the "Goli" ceremony, a long ritual that can last a whole day on the occasion of the funeral of a high personage or an exceptional celebration. The "Kpan" is one of the rare Baoulé masks whose eyes are not pierced, the wearer looking through the opening of the mouth. The finesse of the sculpture making the serene expression is remarkable and a balance of forms suggests that this mask was made by a great master sculptor can be identified, the mouth open. It is supposed to represent the youngest member of the family and makes the link between the human and wild animal world free shipping worldwide sold with base