african mask African Carved Wood Tribal Mask vintage hanging tribal Baule African mask-5256

29.6/17.1 CM
vintage African mask /Over 200 years ago, the Akan people settled in the Ivory Coast, bringing with them the unparalleled skill of vintage African mask carving. Among these artisans were the Baule people, who have become renowned for their nuanced attention to detail. Baule portrait vintage African mask depict facial features such as eyes, eyebrows, noses, mouths, and, most notably, exquisite coiffure styles. The vintage African mask also display facial scarification, which in this culture serves as a symbol of passage into adulthood. These intricate details elevate the already stunning physical beauty of the Baule portrait vintage African mask to new heights.