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African Baule Carved Wood Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast

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African Baule Carved Wood Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast: African Baule Carved Wood Portrait Mask, Baule Tribe, Ivory Coast. Intricately carved of dark wood with a dark brown finish worn with age and polished to brilliant reflection. Typical of those used in

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African Baule Carved Wood Mask, Ivory Coast: Face Mask, Baule Tribe, Ivory Coast. Intricately carved of dark wood with a dark brown finish worn with age and polished to brilliant reflection. Face may be that of a dignitary used in Mblo celebrati

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BAULE, IVORY COAST, AFRICAN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD: BAULE, IVORY COAST, AFRICAN POLYCHROME CARVED WOOD MASK H 16.5" W 11" D 6" Goli culture. with black and white face paint, circular head. Custom made metal stand and plinth. Provenance: Estate of Jack

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Charming Baule African mask, African Art: A lovely carved wooden portrait mask from the Baule peoples of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. Measures 13 x 9 inches

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African Ivory Coast Baule Goli (20 th Century): Carved and painted wood mask, 53 x 24 ½ x 3 ½”, weight 16 lbs. Provenance: from a private museum collection.

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A Fine Baule Portrait Mask, African Art: This is a truly fantastic vintage Baule peoples mask, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Carved wooden mask with a long neck piece and very finely carved facial features, all carved from a single piece of wood

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Classic Baule Portrait mask, African Art: A very fine older carved wooden mask with a handsome stylized face. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Measures 18 x 9 inches. A metal display stand is not included, however one can be purchased

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LARGE AFRICAN BAULE CARVED WOOD MALE SPIRIT FIGURE: Large African Baule carved wood male spirit figure, Ivory Coast, with defined features, standing on circular base, approx 31"h, 6.5"w, 6"d, 11lbs **Provenance: exhibited at Olive Deluce Gallery, North

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AFRICAN BAULE CARVED WOOD FEMALE SPIRIT FIGURE: African Baule carved wood female spirit figure, Ivory Coast, the standing figure with well-formed body and detailed hair, approx 22"h, 5.5"w, 3.5"d, 4.5lbs **Provenance: exhibited at Olive Deluce Gall

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African, Baule, Ivory Coast, Carved Wood Waka Snan (Being of wood) Female Figure: Baule, Ivory Coast, carved wood Waka Snan (Being of Wood) female figure, darkened patina and pigment, 24"h x 5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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African Baule Comb, Ivory Coast: African Baule Comb, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. On stand. Provenance: Ex. Estate Collection Isadore and Nancy Marder, Philadelphia; purchased in 1972 from Rene Rasmussen, AAA, 38, rue de Seine, Paris, F

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African Baule Figure, Ivory Coast: African Baule Figure, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. Size: 17.25'' x 3'' x 3.25'' (44 x 8 x 8 cm).

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2 African Baule Fertility Figures, Ivory Coast: 2 African Baule Fertility Figures, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. Largest Size: 14.5" x 2.5" x 2.75", 37 x 6 x 7 cm (figure); 2.5" x 3" x 3", 6 x 8 x 8 cm (base).

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Large African Baule Maternity Figure, Ivory Coast, 48" Ht.: Large African Baule Maternity Figure, Ivory Coast. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 48'' x 13'' x 8'' (122 x 33 x 20 cm).

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African Baule Colon Figure, Ivory Coast: African Baule Colon Figure, Ivory Coast. Carved wood and pigment. Size: 11.5'' x 5'' x 5'' (29 x 13 x 13 cm). Ex. Collection William and Diane Bousquette, Purchase, New York.

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Old African Baule Colon Figure, Ivory Coast: Old African Baule Colon Figure, Ivory Coast. Carved wood. Size: 12'' x 2.5'' x 3.25'' (30 x 6 x 8 cm).

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African Baule Carved Wood Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast

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Description

Face Mask, Baule Tribe, Ivory Coast. Intricately carved of dark wood with aÂ black finish worn with age. Face may be an idealized female used in Mblo celebrations, with scarifications on forehead and under hairline, large eyes and arched eyebrows, stylized ears and hair, and mouth open in a circle. Includes eye slits, interior cavity, and side holes for fitting to wearerÂ or mounting to wall. Protuberant top and rich patina make this a stunning African mask.

Dimensions are 9 in h x 5 in w x 5 in d. Condition is fair, with overall wear consistent with age and use. Please call or email for a detailed condition report.

Condition

See description and photos for condition. Please email or call for a more detailed condition report. We grade on a scale from excellent, very good, good, fair, to poor; that said, all lots are sold in as is condition at time of sale, and condition listings are given as a courtesy for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder.

Dimensions

9 x 5 x 5 in

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African Baule Carved Wood Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast

Name: African Baule Carved Wood Portrait Mask, Ivory Coast
SKU: 143044052
Price: 30 USD
Availability: InStock

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