Helmet mask – Wood – Bamun – Grassland of Cameroon

Description

Beautiful Baule setanding figure from Ivory Coast. Baule statues usually vary from 10 to 60 cm in height. They are standing on a base with legs slightly bent, with their hands resting on their abdomen in a gesture of peace, and their elongated necks supporting a face with typically raised scarification and bulging eyes.
Good condition with a wonderful aged patina and beautiful detailed coiffure.

Provenance: Manfred Schäfer, former gallery owner from Ulm, Germany.

Object:

Ancestor Figure

Ethnic group:

Baule

Country:

Ivory Coast

Material:

Wood

Period:

Mid 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

39x9x8 cm

Weight:

750 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with sclear signs of wear

Reserve: $350.00

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Helmet mask – Wood – Bamun – Grassland of Cameroon

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