African wood mask antiques Wood Carved Hanging Baule Ceremonial Baule Masks for wall-8664

15.3/10-CM
he Baule are one of the Akan peoples. They moved west to the Coast more than 200 years ago and adpted masking traditions from their neighbors, the Guro, Senufo and Yaure peoples. There are three basic types used in a special dance of rejoicing called Goli, symbolizing the social order. This mask is either a Kpan, (with elaborate coiffures and refined carving; they represent the Senior female in Goli ceremonies) or a Ndoma (an idealized portrait mask used at the close of ceremonies.)