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African Baule mask yellow face carved wood mask with blue eyelids tribal portrait decor scarification marks wall art handmade G5506
$85
$112
This vivid African Baule wall mask, with its yellow face and striking blue eyes, offers a bold statement of tribal artistry and symbolic heritage.
Cultural Context:
This mask is in the style of the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, renowned for refined portrait masks used in secular Mblo performances. These masks often represent ancestors or community figures and are worn in dances celebrating beauty, wisdom, and prestige.
Visual Details:
The mask features a smooth yellow ochre face with a sharp vertical nose, blue and black painted eyelids, and pursed lips. Delicate black line marks on the cheeks emulate scarification patterns. The black carved coiffure is ridged and geometric, while the rounded rim includes triangle pattern accents. Pierced holes along the sides may once have held attachments or textiles.
How to Display:
Display this mask on its own or as part of a cultural wall grouping. Perfect for interiors with boho, global, or traditional African decor themes. Lightweight and ready to hang.
Origin & Materials:
Hand-carved in the style of the Baule tribe of Côte d’Ivoire, known for their elegant facial proportions and symbolism. Crafted from wood and finished with rich pigments.
Measurements:
Height: 23 cm (9 in)
Width: 16 cm (6.3 in)
Depth: Approx. 5 cm
Lightweight and suitable for wall mounting
Shipping Note:
Ships securely packaged. Decorative use only.
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Cultural Context:
This mask is in the style of the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, renowned for refined portrait masks used in secular Mblo performances. These masks often represent ancestors or community figures and are worn in dances celebrating beauty, wisdom, and prestige.
Visual Details:
The mask features a smooth yellow ochre face with a sharp vertical nose, blue and black painted eyelids, and pursed lips. Delicate black line marks on the cheeks emulate scarification patterns. The black carved coiffure is ridged and geometric, while the rounded rim includes triangle pattern accents. Pierced holes along the sides may once have held attachments or textiles.
How to Display:
Display this mask on its own or as part of a cultural wall grouping. Perfect for interiors with boho, global, or traditional African decor themes. Lightweight and ready to hang.
Origin & Materials:
Hand-carved in the style of the Baule tribe of Côte d’Ivoire, known for their elegant facial proportions and symbolism. Crafted from wood and finished with rich pigments.
Measurements:
Height: 23 cm (9 in)
Width: 16 cm (6.3 in)
Depth: Approx. 5 cm
Lightweight and suitable for wall mounting
Shipping Note:
Ships securely packaged. Decorative use only.
Listed with ExportYourStore.com
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