{"title":"Baule","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Baule are an ethnic group in Ivory Coast known for their unique artistic traditions. Baule art is renowned for its beauty and has been widely recognized for its aesthetic and cultural significance. Baule art can be found in a variety of forms, including sculpture, masks, textiles, and pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the most famous forms of Baule art is the Goli mask. The Goli mask is a wooden helmet mask that is worn during a ritual dance performed by men. The mask is characterized by its elongated features and geometric designs and is often decorated with beads, cowrie shells, and other materials. The Goli mask is believed to represent the spirit of the forest and is used to honor and communicate with the ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnother important form of Baule art is the sculpture. Known for its realism and attention to detail, it often depicts human figures, animals, and mythical creatures. Baule sculptures are made from a variety of materials and often used in religious ceremonies and rituals, as well as for personal use and decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-male-baule-sculpture","title":"A male Baule sculpture","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eA male Baule sculpture, from the region Sakassou, Ivory Coast, standing on a base, the delicate feet and elongated toes supporting muscular legs ending in prominent buttocks, wearing a string of beads encircling the hips, a slender torso with a pointed navel, rounded strong shoulders leading to arms carved close to the body, the hands touching the abdomen, wearing rings on each upper arm, emphasized shoulder-blades, notched back line, the torso is decorated with varied geometric motifs on the front and the backside, around the elongated neck wearing a string of beads, an oval head, striated asymmetric beard, a slightly open mouth beneath a flattened triangular nose leading to high arched brows which are connected in the middle by a scarification mark, large, heavy-lidded almond-shaped eyes with blackened pupils, further scarification marks on the face and the neck, the head capped by a domed striated coiffure with ponytails at the back of the head; brown patina with remnants of kaolin, traces of age and ritual use. Provenance M. Cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit.: Susan M. Vogel: Baule: African Art Western Eye, 1997; Bernard de Grunne: Über den Baule-Stil und seine Meister. In: Eberhard Fischer\/Lorenz Homberger: Afrikanische Meister. Kunst der Elfenbeinküste, Zurüch 2014, p. 81-106; \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlain-Michel Boyer: Baule. Visions of Africa, Milan 2008.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e900 - 1.000,- Euro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHeight: 71 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWeight: 3.8 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"372\" width=\"328\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/002.anhang\/Cabinet.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eM. Kaba Cabinet, Bouaké, Ivory Coast, around, before he died in 2010.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43038019027183,"sku":"FBS09934","price":900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/products\/FBS09934.jpg?v=1658153961"},{"product_id":"a-baule-couple","title":"A Baule couple","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eA Baule couple, Ivory Coast, posted on one leg stools, the shortened legs ending up in prominent buttocks, the arms carved close to the body with hands touching the abdomen close to the pointed navel, a thick neck supporting large heads with domed coiffures with three pigtails at the back; encrusted patina, remnants of sacrifications, probably early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e2.400 - 2.800,- Euro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHeight: 54 cm \/ 52 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWeight: 2,3 kg \/ 2,3 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43038019682543,"sku":"DSC08165","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/products\/DSC08165_c1a9f215-051d-4d45-8bbd-2292cd87ec39.jpg?v=1658410425"},{"product_id":"a-baule-monkey","title":"A Baule monkey","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eA Baule monkey of the Tiébissou region, close to the Bouflé district. between Yamoussoukro and Bouaké, different from other Baule monkeys this rare exemplare is holding an egg in its left hand and on the other side - the right hand - is touching the abdomen, the egg is fixed by raffia string to the figure and has a different encrusted sacrification patina than the other parts of the figure. First part 20th century, probably one of the oldest Baule monkeys we have collected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Baule have monkey figures commonly used for the \"Mbra\" cult that more or less resemble each other. Endowed with prognathic jaw and sharp teeth and a granular patina resulting from sacrifices, the monkey holds a bowl or a pestle in its paws that was used to hold an egg. Sources differ on its role or function: some say it intervenes in the ritual of divination, others that it is a protection against sorcerers, or a protective divinity of agrarian rites, or a bush spirit. Owned only by trance diviners and certain families, the figure resides hidden outside under a shelter. The sculpture is said to feed on sacrifices brought from the bush and poured all over the figure, leaving it filthy and encrusted.\" Sources: A History of Art in Africa and Africa and Africa - The Art of A Continent\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Baule Monkeys are powerful objects, which are forbidden to be seen in public display. Monkey figures share stylistic features with the mens´s sacred masks, and have some of the qualities of secrecy and danger to women. They combine animal and human traits in such way that it is nearly impossible to separate them, and they have the prominent teeth and boxy muzzle typical of the masks. Both also receive sacrifical offerings directly on the sculpture, and are associated with the bush. Mbra monkey figures, for example, are kept in the village, but \"fed\" with sacrifices in the bush.\" Susan Vogel, 1997:238.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e1.600 - 2.000,- Euro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHeight: 52 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWeight: 3,2 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43038019780847,"sku":"BSC01254","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/products\/BSC01254_ac1c4d76-a407-4d63-9133-0be26d6ccaf0.jpg?v=1658408165"},{"product_id":"a-baule-couple-of-the-atelier-of-the-masters-of-sakassou","title":"A Baule couple of the \"atelier of the Masters of Sakassou\"","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Baule couple of the \"atelier of the Masters of Sakassou\", Ivory Coast, one of the most valued artists of this region, even there are also other excellent, more or less unknown sculptors of this region, which don´t have similar popularity: These two sculptures were standing on the same altar, a thick crusty patina \"makes it possible to identify it with a statue of asia usu - representation dictated by the soothsayer of a \"genie of the bush\" in the form of a beautiful human.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis workshop was identified by Susan Vogel in 1994 and referred to as \"Nzipri's Workshop\" (1999: Fig. 12-19), then by Vincent Bouloré who named it \"the hand-tied character workshop\", with reference to the pose of several of them (2000: 196). This workshop, constituting one of the few known stylistic ensembles of this importance in the Baulé statuary (Bouloré, idem), is, according to Susan Vogel, composed of several contemporary sculptors who lived in the 19th century and who influenced each other (Vogel, 1999: Same)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eLit.: A male Baule sculpture, the workshop of Master of Sakassou (atelier des Maîtres de Sakassou).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e1.600 - 2.000,- Euro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHeight: 37 cm \/ 32 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eWeight: 420 g \/ 450 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43038025941231,"sku":"BSC00728","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/products\/BSC00728_25307519-eda8-4213-97da-fb10468bd9bc.jpg?v=1658408154"},{"product_id":"a-tall-baule-maternity","title":"A tall, Baule Maternity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"3\"\u003eA tall, Baule Maternity, Ivory Coast, standing on an oval base, inclined slightly to the right, strong calves, a slender, slightly arched torso with a pointed navel beneath three linear scarification marks, the hands holding a child on the back, the tapering\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"1\" data-number-of-phrases=\"3\"\u003eBreasts show a young woman with a slender neck and a graceful oval face.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"2\" data-number-of-phrases=\"3\"\u003eThe figure is characterized by a unique dynamic, which is created by the artificial interplay of the individual body parts and the inclination of the figure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.600 - 4.000,- Euro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 104 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 9,4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43038026793199,"sku":"_PTW5187","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/products\/PTW5187_9c0094ce-5242-4e5b-be96-0dc29a029cc4.jpg?v=1658411203"},{"product_id":"a-baule-or-yaure-mask","title":"A Baule or Yaure mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule or Yaure mask of oval, hollowed form with metal plates on the cheeks, a slightly open mouth beneath a slender nose and high arched brows, heavy-lidded eyes with sliteyes pierced through, a carved zig-zag line around the fascial plane, the coiffure three-parted and striated, on top a handle-like staff with a fine touch-patina; brown to blackened surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e600 - 700 Euro\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 37 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,6 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43038028267759,"sku":"FBS08086","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/products\/FBS08086_3cead1a0-ce3f-409d-94a1-7440bc181d35.jpg?v=1658341650"},{"product_id":"a-male-baule-sculpture-11","title":"A male Baule sculpture","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA male Baule sculpture, region Bouaké, village Sakassou, Ivory Coast, posted on a base, sitting on a two-legged stool, muscular legs ending in prominent buttocks, wearing a cloth encircling the hips, a slender torso with a pointed navel, emphasized pectoral muscles and nipples, rounded shoulders leading to fragile arms carved close to the body, very elongated hands touching the abdomen, the torso is decorated with linear scarification marks on the front and the backside, an ovoid head with a braided goatee, a pointed round mouth beneath a long nose with a broad tip, round bulging eyes which are bordered all around, further scarification marks on the temples, above the nose and on the neck, oval ears with a prominent tragus, a fine grooved hairline and a sophisticated striated domed coiffure with a ponytail at the back of the head; encrusted brown sacrification patina, traces of age and ritual use, a vertical fracture on the head. Provenance Mr Cabinet Kaba, Ivory Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLit.: Susan M. Vogel: Baule. African Art, Western Eyes, 1997; Gernard de Grunne: Über den Baule-Stil und seine Meister. In: Eberhard Fischer\/Lorenz Homberger: Afrikanische Meister. Kunst der Elfenbeinküste, Zürich 2014, p. 81-106; Alain-Michel Boyer: Baule. Visions of Africa, Milan 2008.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e800 - 900,- Euro\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 50,5 cm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 1.3 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43047219462383,"sku":"AJM0029","price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/products\/AJM0029.jpg?v=1658002409"},{"product_id":"a-fragmentary-baule-monkey","title":"A fragmentary Baule monkey","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fragmentary Baule monkey, holding a vessel in its hands, \u003cspan lang=\"en\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsaction=\"mouseup:BR6jm\" jsname=\"jqKxS\"\u003e\u003cspan data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"0\" data-number-of-phrases=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsaction=\"agoMJf:PFBcW;usxOmf:aWLT7;jhKsnd:P7O7bd,F8DmGf;Q4AGo:Gm7gYd,qAKMYb;uFUCPb:pvnm0e,pfE8Hb,PFBcW;f56efd:dJXsye;EnoYf:KNzws,ZJsZZ,JgVSJc;zdMJQc:cCQNKb,ZJsZZ,zchEXc;Ytrrj:JJDvdc;tNR8yc:GeFvjb;oFN6Ye:hij5Wb;bmeZHc:iURhpf;Oxj3Xe:qAKMYb,yaf12d\" jsname=\"txFAF\" jscontroller=\"Zl5N8\" jsdata=\"uqLsIf;_;$2679\" jsmodel=\"SsMkhd\"\u003ethe legs in a bent position, a loincloth covers the male genitals, a braided textile ring around the short neck, the teeth in open work manner with imposing canine teeth, the gaze of the bulging eyes is directed upwards and underlines the submissive posture of this monkey sculpture;\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-language-for-alternatives=\"en\" data-language-to-translate-into=\"de\" data-phrase-index=\"1\" data-number-of-phrases=\"2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" jsaction=\"agoMJf:PFBcW;usxOmf:aWLT7;jhKsnd:P7O7bd,F8DmGf;Q4AGo:Gm7gYd,qAKMYb;uFUCPb:pvnm0e,pfE8Hb,PFBcW;f56efd:dJXsye;EnoYf:KNzws,ZJsZZ,JgVSJc;zdMJQc:cCQNKb,ZJsZZ,zchEXc;Ytrrj:JJDvdc;tNR8yc:GeFvjb;oFN6Ye:hij5Wb;bmeZHc:iURhpf;Oxj3Xe:qAKMYb,yaf12d\" jsname=\"txFAF\" jscontroller=\"Zl5N8\" jsdata=\"uqLsIf;_;$2680\" jsmodel=\"SsMkhd\"\u003egray to brown surface, partially flaked off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Baule Monkeys are powerful objects, which are forbidden to be seen in public display. Monkey figures share stylistic features with the mens´s sacred masks, and have some of the qualities of secrecy and danger to women. They combine animal and human traits in such way that it is nearly impossible to separate them, and they have the prominent teeth and boxy muzzle typical of the masks. Both also receive sacrifical offerings directly on the sculpture, and are associated with the bush. Mbra monkey figures, for example are kept in the village, but \"fed\" with sacrifices in the bush.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSusan Vogel, 1997:238\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In Baule culture, cupbearing monkey statues, commonly known as \"gbekre\" since their first mention in 1900 by Maurice Delafosse, belong to the category of amwin, or \"objects of power\". They were used by men-only initiation societies for a number of purposes, both functional – as a basis for prophylactic practices, linked to agrarian rites or to a form of divination known as mbra (Bouloré in RMN, 2000: 107 et Vogel, 1997: 221-230) – and iconographic, each type being designated by a specific term (aboya, mbotumbo, ndyadan, gbekre...).\" Sotheby's\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClaessens, B., Baule Monkeys, 2016, without any doubts the best book about this topic.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2.400 - 2.800,- Euro\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHeight: 70 cm incl. stand\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 6,1 kg\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/002.anhang\/baule.monkey.wolfgang.jaenicke.private.collection.1.jpg\" width=\"349\" height=\"679\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/002.anhang\/baule.monkey.wolfgang.jaenicke.private.collection.1.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSomtimes these wooden Baule sculptures have real animal skulls of a monkey, like this exemplare of the former Wolfgang Jaenicke private collection, collected near Bouaké, Ivory Coast, 2008, photo wj.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43642443628783,"sku":"_PTW5369","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/products\/PTW5369.jpg?v=1670221494"},{"product_id":"a-baule-wedding-port","title":"A Baule wedding port","description":"\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eA Baule wedding port, high aged and extremely thin-walled, at the bottom two knives beneath a panther, the symbol of royal origin, in the middle a couple seated on stools, framed by bracelets, the signs of marriage, and a whip, which is in the Baule traditionan a sign of male power. There are many copies and replacements of this famous and highly symbolic object of Baule Art, but old exemplars, probably from the first part of the 20th century are extremely rare. The age is determined by a dense heavy \"Lenke\" wood carved on two thin plates connected by metal brackets and the origin of a royal family of the central Bouaké region. stand extra on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Baule door\" height=\"564\" width=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/002.anhang\/baule.door.jpg\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/002.anhang\/baule.door.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarved door: Wood: 108 cm. Private collection, France. Carved doors had largely disappeared from Baule villages by the 1960s. Some like this one, were completely visible on the outside of houses. Others were for interior rooms and were seldom seen by anyone outside the family. The theme seen here, of one species preying upon another, is a common motif and refers to the pecking order in human society. This is a fine example of balanced asymmetry.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eSource: Susan M. Vogel African Art Western Eyes, 1999, Yale University, page 99\u003c\/em\u003e; s. last photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eDimension: 155 x 62 x 1,2 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 10,9 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48396580225347,"sku":"XBD120238","price":650.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD120238.jpg?v=1715594738"},{"product_id":"an-outstanding-baule-mask-of-the-sakassou-region","title":"An outstanding Baule mask of the Sakassou region","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding Baule mask of the Sakassou region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baule mask from the Sakassou region is part of the rich cultural heritage of the Baule people, one of the prominent ethnic groups in Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). The Baule people are known for their sophisticated art, particularly their masks, which play important roles in religious rituals, ceremonies, and community events. The masks are often carved from wood, and the style of the Sakassou region may have specific local nuances, but they generally follow the Baule tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eKey Characteristics of Baule Masks:\u003cbr\u003e1. Material: Most Baule masks are crafted from wood, often from hardwoods like mahogany or ebony, and are sometimes embellished with metal, beads, or pigment.\u003cbr\u003e2. Carving and Design: The masks often feature smooth, oval faces with refined and idealized facial features, such as high foreheads, narrow eyes, and well-defined noses. They are typically balanced and symmetrical, reflecting the Baule's appreciation for beauty and harmony.\u003cbr\u003e3. Symbolism: Baule masks are imbued with deep symbolic meaning. They are used in various contexts, such as funerary rites, initiation ceremonies, and festivals. The masks often represent spirits, ancestors, or supernatural beings. Some masks are linked to specific deities or spiritual forces and are used to invoke their presence during rituals.\u003cbr\u003e4. Types of Masks: The Baule people have different types of masks for different purposes:\u003cbr\u003e* Face Masks: These are the most common and are typically worn by male dancers during ceremonial performances. They may represent ancestral spirits or mythological beings.\u003cbr\u003e* Helmet Masks: These masks cover the entire head and are larger in size. They are often worn by dancers who perform in masquerades and dramatic reenactments of traditional stories or histories.\u003cbr\u003e* Animal Masks: Some masks represent animals, which hold symbolic significance in Baule cosmology. For example, a mask might represent a lion, which symbolizes strength or power.\u003cbr\u003e5. Sakassou Region: This region, located in the center of Côte d'Ivoire, is an important area for Baule culture. The Baule people here are particularly known for their highly refined art of mask-making. The Sakassou variant of Baule masks may include local stylistic differences, but the essential elements—such as the use of symmetrical designs, smooth facial features, and emphasis on spiritual symbolism—remain consistent with Baule tradition.\u003cbr\u003e6. Ceremonial Use: Baule masks are often worn during important community events, including funerals, rituals, and rites of passage. They are thought to channel spiritual forces and can also be used in dances or performances to educate the community about cultural beliefs, history, and moral lessons.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Role of Masks in Baule Society:\u003cbr\u003eMasks serve not only as a medium for spiritual communication but also as tools for social cohesion. They reinforce cultural identity and the values of the Baule people, such as respect for ancestors and the importance of community rituals. Masks, therefore, carry an intrinsic social and spiritual function that connects the material world with the spiritual realm.\u003cbr\u003eIf you're looking for more specific details about the Sakassou variant or any particular mask, feel free to ask!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLit. “.To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their arms against the body. […] Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artists, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. […]\u003cbr\u003eLit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Portrait masks embody the core Baule sculptural style that is echoed in figural sculpture and decorative arts. They also have provided Baule sculptors with their prime opportunity for artistic invention, and the corpus demonstrates enormous formal diversity. This diversity is often apparent in imaginative decorative passages extending above the face […] Such masks appeared as the final sequence of an operatic public entertainment known as Mblo. Mblo performances consist of a succession of dances that escalate in complexity and importance, culminating ultimately in tributes to the community's most distinguished member. Individuals honored in this way are depicted by a mask conceived of as their artistic double or namesake.\"\u003cbr\u003eLit: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Metropolitan Museum Bulletin: Recent Acquisitions, 2004-2005 (Fall 2005), p. 47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 41 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,5 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/Bi749\/pages\/XBD179431.htm\"\u003ejaenicke-njoya\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52089915343171,"sku":"XBD179431","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD179431.jpg?v=1736095220"},{"product_id":"a-baule-sculpture-from-the-mbahiakro-region","title":"A Baule sculpture from the Mbahiakro region","description":"\u003cp\u003eA male Baule sculpture, Ivory Coast, collected in the Mbahiakro region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese sculptures encapsulate the Baule worldview, blending art with function and spirituality. They are integral to the identity of the Baule people, demonstrating their craftsmanship and connection to both visible and invisible realms. Baule sculptures often depict an idealized version of human beauty and character and when used by a Baule diviner, for rituals to communicate with spirits and ancestors during consultations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artist, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. Ornaments above the face are chosen for their beauty and have no iconographic significance” p.141\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 54 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52318632476995,"sku":"XBD180120","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD180120.jpg?v=1737549743"},{"product_id":"a-female-baule-sculpture-from-the-beomi-region","title":"A female Baule sculpture from the Beomi region","description":"\u003cp\u003eA female Baule sculpture, Ivory Coast, collected in the Beomi region.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese sculptures encapsulate the Baule worldview, blending art with function and spirituality. They are integral to the identity of the Baule people, demonstrating their craftsmanship and connection to both visible and invisible realms. Baule sculptures often depict an idealized version of human beauty and character and when used by a Baule diviner, for rituals to communicate with spirits and ancestors during consultations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artist, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them.\u003cbr\u003eOrnaments above the face are chosen for their beauty and have no iconographic significance” p.141\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Baule sculptures from Côte d'Ivoire are renowned for their refined artistry and profound cultural significance. These works often depict human figures or masks and serve various roles within Baule society, from spiritual intermediaries to embodiments of beauty and moral virtues.\u003cbr\u003eA notable example is the Portrait Mask (Mblo) of Moya Yanso, which exemplifies the Baule carving tradition. Such masks are utilized in performances that honor individuals, celebrate beauty, and convey moral values. They are characterized by their serene expressions, intricate detailing, and harmonious proportions, reflecting the Baule aesthetic ideals.”\u003cbr\u003eSource: Khan Academy\u003cbr\u003e“Additionally, Baule figure sculptures, often referred to as spirit spouses (blolo bla for female figures and blolo bian for male figures), are kept in private spaces and are seldom shown to others. 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The performances are accompanied by music, dance, and storytelling to honor ancestors, invoke blessings, or ensure community harmony.\u003cbr\u003eFor Entertainment and Social Commentary, as some masks are used in purely entertainment contexts, performing comedic or satirical roles during festivals. These performances may critique societal behaviors or celebrate communal values.\u003cbr\u003eFor mediation with the spirit world, as certain masks are believed to act as intermediaries between the living and the spiritual world. They are used to honor spirits or ancestors, ensuring their guidance and protection for the community. They have protective and purifying roles, and used in rituals to cleanse or protect the community from misfortune, illness, or malevolent spirits.\u003cbr\u003eInitiation Rites: Baule masks play a role in initiation ceremonies where young individuals are introduced to the secrets and traditions of adulthood.\u003cbr\u003e\"The Baule masks are not merely objects of beauty but active participants in a dynamic world, mediating between the human and the spiritual, the individual and the community, the past and the present.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusan Vogel, Baule: African Art, Western Eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 29 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,7 kg incl, stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52319090770243,"sku":"XBD180597","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD180598.jpg?v=1737562212"},{"product_id":"a-baule-moon-mask-from-the-bouafle-region","title":"A Baule moon mask from the Bouafle region,","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003eA Baule moon mask, collected in the Bouafle region, village Yohan, Ivory Coast. Incl. stand. Certificate of origin and provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Baule moon mask, originating from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), is a traditional African mask with deep cultural and spiritual significance. Its use is tied to ceremonies, rituals, and community functions, reflecting the beliefs and aesthetics of the Baule people.\u003cbr\u003eUses of a Baule Moon Mask\u003cbr\u003e1. Ceremonial and Ritual Purposes: Lunar Association: The moon mask is often linked to lunar cycles and may represent the moon’s role in bringing harmony, fertility, and balance to the community.\u003cbr\u003eSpiritual Protection: It is believed to protect individuals and the community by invoking ancestral spirits and ensuring prosperity and well-being. Harvest Celebrations: The mask might be used in agricultural ceremonies to thank the spirits for a good harvest or to seek blessings for future crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Dance and Entertainment: Mblo Dance: Baule moon masks are frequently worn during the Mblo dance, a form of entertainment and a celebration of beauty, virtue, and communal identity.\u003cbr\u003eFestival Performances: During festivals, dancers wear these masks to perform graceful and symbolic movements, often accompanied by music and storytelling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Social and Political Roles\u003cbr\u003eConflict Resolution: Masks are sometimes used in rituals aimed at resolving disputes or restoring social harmony within the community. Honoring Elders: The moon mask may be part of ceremonies that honor respected members of the community, emphasizing values like wisdom and leadership.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Symbolism\u003cbr\u003eUnity and Balance: The circular shape of the moon mask symbolizes unity and balance, essential qualities in Baule cosmology. Aesthetic Representation: Baule masks are celebrated for their elegance, featuring symmetrical designs, smooth curves, and intricate details that embody cultural ideals of beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Baule masks are not merely objects of beauty but active participants in a dynamic world, mediating between the human and the spiritual, the individual and the community, the past and the present.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusan Vogel, Baule: African Art, Western Eyes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 22 cm without stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,5 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52319157223747,"sku":"XBD180671","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD180671_6f6ad19f-bc39-4e1b-be48-a47d65a1fcc6.jpg?v=1737551879"},{"product_id":"a-baule-mask-collected-in-the-sakassou-region","title":"A Baule mask, collected in the Sakassou region","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"left\"\u003eA Baule mask, collected in the Sakassou region, the region of the most skilful carvers of Ivory Coast, with an amazing, asymmetrical hairstyle, incl. stand. Certificate of origin and provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe use of the Baule mask, for ritual and ceremonial performances: Baule masks are used in performances during important social events such as funerals, initiations, and agricultural festivals. The performances are accompanied by music, dance, and storytelling to honoUr ancestors, invoke blessings, or ensure community harmony.\u003cbr\u003eFor Entertainment and Social Commentary, as some masks are used in purely entertainment contexts, performing comedic or satirical roles during festivals. These performances may critique societal behaviours or celebrate communal values.\u003cbr\u003eFor mediation with the spirit world, as certain masks are believed to act as intermediaries between the living and the spiritual world. They are used to honour spirits or ancestors, ensuring their guidance and protection for the community. They have protective and purifying roles, and used in rituals to cleanse or protect the community from misfortune, illness, or malevolent spirits.\u003cbr\u003eInitiation Rites: Baule masks play a role in initiation ceremonies where young individuals are introduced to the secrets and traditions of adulthood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Baule masks are not merely objects of beauty but active participants in a dynamic world, mediating between the human and the spiritual, the individual and the community, the past and the present.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSusan Vogel, Baule: African Art, Western Eye\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 38 cm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52319444336963,"sku":"XBD180919","price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD180919.jpg?v=1737553470"},{"product_id":"a-baule-horse-rider-from-the-sakassou-region","title":"A Baule horse rider from the Sakassou region","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule horse rider, Ivory Coast, collected in the Sakassou region. Certificate of origin and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSymbolism: The horse rider represents a powerful and noble figure, often linked to Baule traditions of leadership, bravery, and respect. In many cases, the rider symbolises an ancestor or a spiritual leader. Horses were historically rare and associated with the elite, especially during the colonial period when they were introduced by Europeans. As such, the horse came to symbolise wealth, prestige, and power within Baule society. The horse rider figure is also connected to the Baule people's belief in the spirit world, serving as a conduit between the living and the ancestors.\u003cbr\u003eCultural Significance: Ancestor Worship: Baule people honour their ancestors through rituals and representations. These figures could be used in sacred ceremonies or placed on altars to ensure the blessings and protection of ancestral spirits. Royalty and Leadership: The sculptures often represent individuals of high rank, such as leaders, warriors, or nobles. The horse is a status symbol, and the rider embodies power and dignity. Funeral and Commemorative Practices: The Baule would commission these sculptures for significant individuals, sometimes for funerary purposes or to commemorate their contributions to the community.\u003cbr\u003eContext and Use: These sculptures could be used in ceremonial settings, such as royal or ancestral rituals. In some cases, the horse rider figures are associated with divination practices, as the Baule people had spiritual and religious beliefs involving the consultation of spirits, sometimes with the use of figurative art to guide the process.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 25 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0,2 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52319598379331,"sku":"XBD181003","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD181003.jpg?v=1737554141"},{"product_id":"a-baule-mask-from-the-toumodi-region","title":"A Baule mask from the Toumodi region","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule mask, Ivory Coast, collected in the Toumodi region; signs of ritual use. Certificate of origin and provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe use of the Baule mask, for ritual and ceremonial performances: Baule masks are used in performances during important social events such as funerals, initiations, and agricultural festivals. The performances are accompanied by music, dance, and storytelling to honor ancestors, invoke blessings, or ensure community harmony.\u003cbr\u003eFor Entertainment and Social Commentary, as some masks are used in purely entertainment contexts, performing comedic or satirical roles during festivals. These performances may critique societal behaviors or celebrate communal values.\u003cbr\u003eFor mediation with the spirit world, as certain masks are believed to act as intermediaries between the living and the spiritual world. They are used to honor spirits or ancestors, ensuring their guidance and protection for the community. They have protective and purifying roles, and used in rituals to cleanse or protect the community from misfortune, illness, or malevolent spirits.\u003cbr\u003eInitiation Rites: Baule masks play a role in initiation ceremonies where young individuals are introduced to the secrets and traditions of adulthood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. [...] Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artist, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. [...]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrnaments above the face are chosen for their beauty and have no iconographic significance” p.141.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. 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Certificate of origin and provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artist, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. Ornaments above the face are chosen for their beauty and have no iconographic significance” p.141\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit.: Susan M. 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Two remarkable things are characteristic this figure: First it is a female carver, who has created this sculpture and second there are remnants of gold at the mouth of the sculpture; beautiful, aged patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eBla Pokou (also known as Abla Pokou) is a historical and legendary figure of great importance in Ivorian culture, particularly for the Baoulé people, a large ethnic group in Côte d'Ivoire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShe is often referred to as the \"founding mother\" of the Baoulé people. Who is Bla Pokou? Origin: Princess of the Ashanti Empire (present-day Ghana). Flight and Foundation: In the 18th century, fleeing a war of succession in the Ashanti Empire, she led part of her people westward, crossing forests and rivers to escape the conflict. The Legendary Sacrifice: The most famous moment in the legend tells of a critical moment, when she was unable to cross a flooded river, diviners said that a human sacrifice was necessary to calm the waters.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eShe then allegedly sacrificed her own only son.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAfter the sacrifice, the waters parted to allow the people to cross. The word \"Baoulé\" is said to come from this tragedy: after the sacrifice, she said \"Ba ouli,\" which means \"the child is dead\" in Baoulé.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis word later became \"Baoulé,\" the name of the people she guided and founded. Her role as an \"Ivorian mother\" Bla Pokou is revered as a symbolic mother, not only because she sacrificed her child to save her people, but also because she is the figure of a courageous, wise woman leader, ready to do anything for the collective future.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eShe therefore embodies the values of sacrifice, motherhood, courage, and unity in the Ivorian national imagination. Her legacy Schools, streets, monuments, and even an animated series (\"Pokou, Princess Ashanti\") pay tribute to Bla Pokou. She is taught in schools as a national heroine. Its history also symbolizes the founding and unity of a plural nation, which is particularly important in a country like Ivory Coast with many ethnic groups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSource: Chat GPT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnquire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 60 cm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5,2 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53149565452611,"sku":"DSC00444","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/DSC00444.jpg?v=1747394424"},{"product_id":"a-male-baule-sculpture-9","title":"A male Baule sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA male Baule sculpture, Ivory Coast, \"De la Sagesse\", region Boukanda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Baoulé sculpture entitled \"On Wisdom,\" originating from the Boukanda region of Côte d'Ivoire, represents a profound ritual work of art, rooted in the spiritual and aesthetic traditions of the Baoulé. Cultural Context and Function The Baoulé, an Akan people established in Côte d'Ivoire, created sculptures to house protective spirits. The \"blolo bian\" (male spirit husbands) and \"blolo bla\" (female spirit wives) were sculpted representations believed to embody benevolent spirits, often revealed by diviners. These figures served as mediators between the human and spirit worlds, allowing individuals to honor, communicate, and receive blessings from the spirits. Aesthetics and Symbolism Baulé sculptures are distinguished by their aesthetic refinement. Facial features, braided hairstyles, scarification, and postures are meticulously sculpted to reflect Baoulé ideals of beauty. For example, an early 20th-century female statuette features meticulous details, such as geometric keloid scars and an elaborate hairstyle, illustrating the attention paid to appearance and symbolism. Coutau-Bégarie Importance of the Boukanda Region The Boukanda region, located in central Côte d'Ivoire, is renowned for its Baoulé artistic production. Sculptures from this region are particularly prized for their quality and authenticity. Although specific information about a work titled \"On Wisdom\" is not available in the sources consulted, it is likely that this sculpture embodies the aesthetic and spiritual ideals characteristic of Baoulé works from the region. Conclusion The Baoulé sculpture \"On Wisdom\" from the Boukanda region is a valuable example of traditional African art, combining refined aesthetics and spiritual depth. It testifies to the cultural richness of the Baoulé and their ability to express abstract concepts through concrete artistic forms.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSource: Chat GPT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnquire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 52 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53149574529347,"sku":"DSC00515","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/DSC00515.jpg?v=1747394633"},{"product_id":"a-baule-maternity-1","title":"A Baule maternity","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule maternity, Boukanda region, Ivory Coast, seated on an Ashanti stool, holding a child on her knees, scarification marks all over her body, a braided hairstyle; a partly shiny black surface, traces of age and ritual use. Certificate of origin and provenance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artists, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. Ornaments above the face are chosen for their beauty and have no iconographic significance.” Source: To the Western eye, an essence of Baule style.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit.: Susan M. Vogel (Hrsg.): Baule: African Art Western Eyes, 1997; Bernard de Grunne: Über den Baule-Stil und seine Meister. In: Eberhard Fischer\/Lorenz Homberger: Afrikanische Meister. Kunst der Elfenbeinküste, Zurüch 2014, p. 81-106; Wolfgang Jaenicke: Maternities - West African Art by tribalartforum.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnquire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 46 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,6 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53149763666243,"sku":"DSC00699","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/DSC00699.jpg?v=1747398057"},{"product_id":"a-male-baule-hunter-statue","title":"A male Baule hunter statue","description":"\u003cp\u003eA male Baule hunter statue, Daoukro region, Ivory Coast, posted on a small base, wearing a loin cloth and carrying a fly whisk and a sword; encrusted dark brown patina, traces of age and ritual use. Certificate of origin and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. […] Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artist, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. […] Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A carving of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast is of a type sometimes referred to as an 'ancestor figure'. In fact, it represents a male spirit lover, blolo bian who would be partnered by a female spirit lover, blolo bla. They are frustrated partners left behind in the world of the spirits when people are born into this world. Each man and woman is believed to have a spirit double or spouse that resides in the other world. If the spirit becomes angry, the human spouse commissions a carving to receive offerings. Cloths and jewellery are used to decorate the figure which is oiled regularly. The Baule believe that beauty helps promote fertility and avoid marital problems so the blolo bian has an elaborate hairstyle with intricate textured designs.” J. Perani and F.T. Smith, The visual arts of Africa: gen (Prentic Hall, New Jersey, 1998). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eA male Baule hunter statue from the Daoukro region would be a rare and culturally significant piece, reflecting the Baule people's rich artistic and spiritual traditions. While specific examples from Daoukro are not widely documented, Baule sculptures from central Côte d'Ivoire, including Daoukro, often depict idealized human forms with intricate details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eFor instance, a late 19th-century male Baule statue, crafted from wood, glass beads, and gold, features detailed scarification patterns and a distinctive headdress. Standing at 47.5 cm tall, this piece exemplifies the Baule's artistic finesse and spiritual beliefs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eAnother example is a male Baule sculpture from the Mbahiakro region, approximately 54 cm in height. This piece, priced at €600, showcases the Baule's craftsmanship and connection to both visible and invisible realms. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/a-baule-sculpture-from-the-mbahiakro-region?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewolfgang-jaenicke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eIf you're interested in acquiring such a statue, galleries like Galerie Guerrin offer male Baule statues from the Ivory Coast, with one example standing 44 cm tall and dating to the first half of the 20th century .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eFor a more in-depth understanding of Baule art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art provides detailed descriptions of Baule figures, highlighting their spiritual and cultural significance. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/310825?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eWhile specific references to Daoukro are limited, exploring these resources can provide valuable insights into the artistry and cultural context of Baule sculptures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"754\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnquire.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"754\"\u003eHeight: 56 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53149817766211,"sku":"DSC00836","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/DSC00836.jpg?v=1747398963"},{"product_id":"a-royal-baule-sculpture","title":"A Royal Baule sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Royal Baule sculpture, called \"royal de la sagesse\", Ivory Coast, from the Sakassou region, incl. metal stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Baule sculpture known as \"Royal de la Sagesse\" (Royal of Wisdom) from the Sakassou region of Côte d'Ivoire exemplifies the refined artistry and spiritual depth characteristic of Baule statuary. While this specific title isn't widely documented, it likely refers to a distinguished male figure carved in the renowned \"atelier des maîtres de Sakassou\" (workshop of the masters of Sakassou), a collective of 19th-century sculptors celebrated for their exceptional craftsmanship. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/a-baule-couple-of-the-atelier-of-the-masters-of-sakassou\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/a-baule-couple-of-the-atelier-of-the-masters-of-sakassou?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"310\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSakassou, situated in central Côte d'Ivoire, holds historical significance as a major political and artistic center for the Baule people. The royal court established there in the 18th century fostered the development of prominent sculptural workshops. Notably, scholars like Susan Vogel and Bernard de Grunne have identified and studied these workshops, highlighting their influence on Baule art.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/a-baule-sculpture-1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA notable example is a large male Baule statue from Sakassou, distinguished by its majestic head, refined features, and intricate scarification patterns. This piece embodies the Baule ideals of beauty and introspection, reflecting the cultural and spiritual values of the time.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"630\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuch sculptures often represent \"blolo bla\" or \"blolo bian\"—spirit spouses believed to reside in the otherworld. These figures serve as intermediaries between the spiritual and earthly realms, providing guidance and protection. The meticulous attention to detail and the serene expressions of these statues underscore their role in mediating spiritual relationships.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe \"Royal de la Sagesse\" sculpture, with its dignified presence and masterful execution, stands as a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Baule people and the enduring legacy of the Sakassou workshops.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuction results: Baule sculptures from the Sakassou region: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/auctions\/ecatalogue\/2015\/arts-afrique-oceanie-pf1518\/lot.45.html\"\u003eSothebys\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/auctions\/ecatalogue\/2008\/african-oceanic-art-pf8018\/lot.92.html\"\u003eSothebys\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/auctions\/ecatalogue\/2008\/african-oceanic-and-pre-columbian-art-n08444\/lot.107.html\"\u003eSothebys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lot\/lot-a-baule-figure-attributed-to-the-essankro-6203206\/?\"\u003eChristiies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/en\/search?entry=Sakassou\u0026amp;page=1\u0026amp;sortby=relevance\u0026amp;tab=available_lots\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGallery results: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/Bi794\/pages\/CAB01797.htm#\"\u003eMontagut Gallery,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.galerieorigines.com\/en\/artwork\/collections\/tribal-art\/baoule-male-statue-essankro-workshops\"\u003e Galerie Origines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/Bi794\/pages\/CAB01797.htm#\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/a-baule-sculpture-1\"\u003eGalerie Wolfgang-Jaenicke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/Bi794\/pages\/CAB01797.htm#\"\u003e, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/a-baule-couple-of-the-atelier-of-the-masters-of-sakassou\"\u003eGalerie Wolfgang-Jaenicke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/Bi794\/pages\/CAB01797.htm#\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstitutions: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.mfa.org\/objects\/37361\"\u003eMFA Boston\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"710\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eHeight: 89 cm incl. stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 940 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53164573458755,"sku":"CAB01797","price":101.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB01797.jpg?v=1747668706"},{"product_id":"a-baule-celebration-mask","title":"A Baule celebration mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule celebration mask, Ivory Coast, collected in the region of Didievi, provenance Bakari Bouaflé, Abidjan, Ivory Coast.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHairdressing in African art is a rich and meaningful subject. Hairstyles in African cultures are not just about aesthetics—they often carry deep social, cultural, spiritual, and identity significance. The asymmetric hairdress on Baule masks is typically characteristic of masks from the Didievi region in Côte d’Ivoire.\u003cbr\u003eIn Baule mask-making, different regions have distinct stylistic features, and the Didievi masks are especially known for their asymmetric hairstyles, which give the mask a dynamic and unique appearance. This contrasts with Baule masks from other regions, where hair or headdresses tend to be more symmetrical and balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Susan Mullin Vogel provides a comprehensive overview of Baule portrait masks, her work doesn't extensively cover the regional variations in hairdress. However, her observations on the significance of coiffures and ornamentation in Baule masks lay the groundwork for understanding how these elements can vary across different Baule regions. For a more detailed exploration of regional stylistic differences, further ethnographic studies focusing on specific Baule communities would be beneficial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated to specific hairdreses Vogel notes that the \u003cem data-start=\"21\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eMblo\u003c\/em\u003e masks often feature delicately textured zones representing coiffures, scarifications, and other ornaments. These elements are chosen for their beauty and are not strictly iconographic but serve to denote personal beauty, refinement, and a desire to give pleasure to others. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/art-of-africa-oceania-and-the-americas\/baule-mask-cote-divoire\"\u003eSothebys\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/a-vibrant-series-by-thandiwe-muriu-celebrates-african-culture-and-heritage\"\u003eContemporary Art Vogue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewj\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 36 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2,1 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53164672450883,"sku":"CAB02117","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB02117.jpg?v=1747669556"},{"product_id":"a-baule-mask","title":"A Baule mask","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eA Baule mask of oval hollowed form, Ivory Coast, region Tiebissou, surmounted by three conical horns, collecetd by Wolfgang Jaenicke in Accra, Ghana from Bakari Bouaflé, the son of Amadou Bouaflé, see Youtube clip, the legendary Art dealer of the Dan and Baule region in Ivory Coast and influencer of Susan Vogel for her book \"African Art Western Eyes\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Baule masks from the Tiebissou region in central Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) are significant cultural and artistic artifacts of the Baule people, who are part of the larger Akan ethnic group. These masks are part of a rich tradition of wood carving and play central roles in religious, ceremonial, and social life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"112\"\u003e\"Wolfgang Jaenicke is a Berlin-based art dealer and gallerist specializing in West African tribal and contemporary art. For over 25 years, he has been deeply engaged in collecting, curating, and promoting African art, with a particular focus on the cultural and spiritual dimensions of the pieces he represents\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/galerie.wolfgang.jaenicke\/reels\/\"\u003e wolfgang jaenicke instagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eHis fascination with African art began in his youth, inspired by visits to places like Harry’s Harbour Bazaar in Hamburg, where he encountered exotic artifacts that sparked his lifelong passion. This early interest evolved into a professional commitment, leading to the establishment of the Galerie Wolfgang Jaenicke in Berlin. The gallery is located at Klausenerplatz 7, 14059 Berlin, and is known for its extensive collection of authentic tribal sculptures, masks, and contemporary works from across West Africa. wolfgang-jaenicke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"312\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eJaenicke's gallery not only offers art pieces for sale but also serves as a platform for cultural exchange and education. He has organized exhibitions and collaborated with artists from various African countries, including Togo, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. Notably, he has worked with Togolese artist Didier Ahadsi, whose creations blend traditional voodoo influences with personal narratives. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewolfgang-jaenicke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eBeyond his gallery work, Jaenicke actively participates in the broader art community through online platforms. He maintains a presence on social media, sharing insights and showcasing artworks via Instagram and YouTube. Additionally, he has conducted auctions on platforms like Catawiki, offering collectors access to unique African art pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eFor those interested in exploring his collection or learning more about African tribal art, the Galerie Wolfgang Jaenicke provides a rich resource. The gallery's website features detailed information on available artworks, and Jaenicke's writings and interviews offer deeper insights into the cultural significance of the pieces he curates.\u003cbr\u003eSource: Chat GPT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/arts-dafrique-doceanie-et-des-ameriques\/masque-baule-cote-divoire-baule-mask-ivory-coast\"\u003eSothebys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eHeight: 47 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,4 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53164690309443,"sku":"CAB01849","price":81.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB01849.jpg?v=1747669772"},{"product_id":"a-baule-revelry-mask","title":"A Baule revelry mask","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Baule revelry mask, collected in the Tiebissou region,\u003c\/span\u003e provenance \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tuogMj6sDsI\"\u003eAmadou Bouaflé\u003c\/a\u003e or his son Bakari, Abidjan, Ivory Coast, A notable example is a mid-20th-century female figure from Tiébissou village, characterized by intricate scarification patterns, a sophisticated coiffure, and a serene expression. Such sculptures often serve as representations of ancestral spirits or idealized beauty, reflecting the community's values and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaule masks from Tiebissou, a town in central Côte d'Ivoire, are emblematic of the rich artistic traditions of the Baule people. These masks are not only artistic masterpieces but also hold significant cultural and spiritual importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Baule revelry mask from the Tiebissou region refers to a ceremonial mask made by the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), specifically originating from the Tiebissou area, located in the central part of the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese masks are meant to entertain and amuse, often accompanied by music, dance, and theatrics. They may feature exaggerated or whimsical features, unlike the more restrained, formal aesthetic of sacred masks like those used in the Goli or Komien traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Baoulé people of Tiébissou are esteemed for their exceptional woodcarving skills, producing artworks that are both aesthetically refined and spiritually significant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuction results: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/Bi795\/pages\/CAB01298.htm#\"\u003eChristies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2024\/arts-dafrique-doceanie-et-des-ameriques\/masque-portrait-baoule-cote-divoire\"\u003eSothebys,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2024\/art-of-africa-oceania-and-the-americas\/baule-mask-cote-divoire-2\"\u003eSothebys\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dorotheum.com\/en\/l\/7342681\/\"\u003eDorotheum\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseums: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/317834\"\u003eMET NY,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalleriea \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/a-baule-mask\"\u003eWolfgang-Jaenicke\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/a-baule-mask-collected-in-the-sakassou-region\"\u003eWolfgang-Jaenicke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial Media: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/galerie.wolfgang.jaenicke\/p\/CbdHj2lgK7d\/?hl=bn\u0026amp;locale=zh_CN\u0026amp;img_index=1\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewj\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 33 cm \/ 44 cm incl. stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,7 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53185419903299,"sku":"CAB01298","price":61.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB01298.jpg?v=1748019153"},{"product_id":"a-royal-baule-mask","title":"A Royal Baule Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Royal Baule Mask, Ivory Coast, collected in the Sakassou region, provenance: Alpha Gazambe, Abidjan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eBeyond their aesthetic appeal, Sakassou's Baule masks are vital cultural artifacts that embody the community's values, beliefs, and social structures. They continue to be used in traditional ceremonies and are studied for their anthropological and artistic importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eBaule masks from the Sakassou region of Côte d'Ivoire have garnered significant attention in the art market, with auction results reflecting their cultural importance and artistic excellence. The following are notable examples of such masks that have appeared in major auctions: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/search?query=sakassou%20mask\u0026amp;tab=objects\u0026amp;sortBy=bsp_dotcom_prod_en\"\u003esothebys\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/auctions\/ecatalogue\/2011\/arts-dafrique-et-docanie\/lot.19.html\"\u003esothebys\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/a-baule-mask-collected-in-the-sakassou-region\"\u003ewolfgang jaenicke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003ewj\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eHeight: 32 cm \/ 43 cm incl. stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,4 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53185440317763,"sku":"CAB01478","price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB01478.jpg?v=1748019422"},{"product_id":"a-baule-moon-mask","title":"A Baule Moon mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule Moon mask, known as \"Kple Kple\" mask, Ivory Coast, collected in the region of Mbahiakro, Provenance Bakari Bouaflé, the son of Amadou Bouaflé, Abidjan,.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/317834\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003eBaule moon masks, are traditional ceremonial masks. These masks are instantly recognizable for their circular or oval faces, projecting horns or moon shaped attachments and often symmetrical, geometric designs. They are deeply embedded in spiritual and social rituals of Baule society.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuction results: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dorotheum.com\/de\/l\/1493996\/\"\u003eDorotheum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/317834\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003emuseums: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/856904\"\u003eMET NY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egalleries: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/a-baule-moon-mask-from-the-bouafle-region\"\u003ewolfgang jaenicke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewj\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 33 cm \/ 47 cm incl. stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,36 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53185459323203,"sku":"CAB01493","price":41.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB01493.jpg?v=1748019826"},{"product_id":"a-baule-twin-mask","title":"A Baule Twin Mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule Twin Mask, called Nda, Ivory Coast, collected in the region of Beomi, provenance Alpha Gazambe, Abidjan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Baule Twin Mask, known as Nda, is a ceremonial mask originating from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), specifically collected from the Beomi region.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Baule communities in Côte d'Ivoire, Mblo performances comprise skits that feature masked dancers who impersonate familiar subjects that range from animals to human caricatures. The dances escalate in complexity and importance and eventually culminate in a performance that pays tribute to the community's most admired member. The individual thus honored is depicted by a mask that is conceived as his or her artistic \"double\" or \"namesake.\" The highly stylized compositions of double-faced twin masks are the abstract projection of ideas relating to complementary opposites. Traditionally, Baule villages owned up to a dozen Mblo masks, though not all of them necessarily appeared at every performance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this mask, formerly in the collection of the Parisian gallerist Paul Guillaume, delicate oval red and black faces whose features are mirror images of one another are juxtaposed side by side. The red face on the proper right side is slightly higher and the crowning element of the vertical coiffure is narrower and taller than that which surmounts the black face. Highly stylized, each face is circumscribed by bands of incised abstract design. The facial features are carved in relief so that the double arc of the brows is bisected by the narrow ridge of the nose above a raised circular mouth. The elements of asymmetry are subtly introduced to energize the composition. Source MET NY\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewj\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/en\/lot\/lot-6469475\"\u003eChristies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice on request.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 28 cm \/ 40 cm incl. stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2,5 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"the-artwork__inset\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"artwork__image__wrapper\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Interactive slide carousel. Use left and right arrows to change slides.\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53185515192643,"sku":"CAB01564","price":121.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB01564.jpg?v=1748020173"},{"product_id":"a-baule-royal-sculpture","title":"A Baule Royal sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule Royal sculpture, Royal Baule female sculpture, Ivory Coast, Yamoussokro region. The Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) are known for their exceptional artistic traditions, particularly their royal sculptural works. These sculptures hold significant cultural, spiritual, and political importance within Baule society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaule royal sculptures typically feature:\u003cbr\u003eRefined, naturalistic facial features with serene expressions, careful attention to intricate hairstyles and scarification patterns, elegant, elongated proportions with a distinctive stance, highly polished surfaces with rich patinas, precise geometric patterns in adornments and bases, the sculptures often depict royalty, ancestral figures, or spirit spouses (known as \"blolo bian\" for males and \"blolo bla\" for females).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoyal sculptures among the Baule serve multiple purposes:\u003cbr\u003e• Symbols of authority and lineage\u003cbr\u003e• Connections to ancestral spirits\u003cbr\u003e• Protection of the community\u003cbr\u003e• Embodiment of cultural ideals of beauty and character\u003cbr\u003eWould you like me to explore any particular aspect of Baule royal sculpture in more detail? For example, I could discuss their historical development, specific types of royal figures, or how they compare to sculptures from neighboring cultures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/auctions\/ecatalogue\/2007\/african-and-oceanic-arts-various-owners-pf7018\/lot.38.html\"\u003eSotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. […] Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artist, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. […]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrnaments above the face are chosen for their beauty and have no iconographic significance” p.141\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ewj\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice on request.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHeight: 70 cm \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,9 kg\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53199178858819,"sku":"CAB02222","price":101.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB02222.jpg?v=1749461697"},{"product_id":"a-baule-monkey-1","title":"A Baule monkey","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule monkey statue, Ivory Coast, collected in the region of Bouaké, provenance Alpha Gazambé, Abidjan. Certificate of origin and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 56 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2,1 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53207630905667,"sku":"CAB03347","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB03347.jpg?v=1748374711"},{"product_id":"a-baule-moon-mask-1","title":"A Baule moon mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule moon mask, Cote d'Ivoire, collected in the region Toumodi, provenance Alpha Gazambe, Abidjan; signs of ritual use and age. Certificate of origin and provenance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. […] Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artist, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. […]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Portrait masks embody the core Baule sculptural style that is echoed in figural sculpture and decorative arts. They also have provided Baule sculptors with their prime opportunity for artistic invention, and the corpus demonstrates enormous formal diversity. This diversity is often apparent in imaginative decorative passages extending above the face […] Such masks appeared as the final sequence of an operatic public entertainment known as Mblo. Mblo performances consist of a succession of dances that escalate in complexity and importance, culminating ultimately in tributes to the community's most distinguished member. Individuals honored in this way are depicted by a mask that is conceived of as their artistic double or namesake.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit: The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Metropolitan Museum Bulletin: Recent Acquisitions, 2004-2005 (Fall 2005), p. 47.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewj\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice on request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 30 cm without stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2,8 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53237756559683,"sku":"CAB02948","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB02948.jpg?v=1748948578"},{"product_id":"a-double-head-baule-mask","title":"A double-head Baule mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eA double-head Baule mask, Cote d'Ivoire. collected in the Sakassou region, provenance Bakari Bouaflé, textured patina, signs of ritual use and age. Certificate of origin and provenance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eIn Baule communities in Côte d'Ivoire, Mblo performances comprise skits that feature masked dancers who impersonate familiar subjects that range from animals to human caricatures. The dances escalate in complexity and importance and eventually culminate in a performance that pays tribute to the community's most admired member. The individual thus honored is depicted by a mask that is conceived as his or her artistic \"double\" or \"namesake.\" The highly stylized compositions of double-faced twin masks are the abstract projection of ideas relating to complementary opposites. Traditionally, Baule villages owned up to a dozen Mblo masks, though not all of them necessarily appeared at every performance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this mask, formerly in the collection of the Parisian gallerist Paul Guillaume, delicate oval red and black faces whose features are mirror images of one another are juxtaposed side by side. The red face on the proper right side is slightly higher and the crowning element of the vertical coiffure is narrower and taller than that which surmounts the black face. Highly stylized, each face is circumscribed by bands of incised abstract design. The facial features are carved in relief so that the double arc of the brows is bisected by the narrow ridge of the nose above a raised circular mouth. The elements of asymmetry are subtly introduced to energize the composition.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSource: The MET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewj\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice on request.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 30 cm \/ 42 cm incl. stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0,9 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53237902573891,"sku":"CAB02482","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB02482.jpg?v=1748950610"},{"product_id":"a-baule-blolo-bian-sculpture","title":"A Baule Blolo Bian Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule Blolo Bian Sculpture, Ivory Coast, collected in the region Botro, provenance Bakari Bouaflé, the son of Amadou Bouaflé, the legendary Art dealer from Abidjan, who collected more than four decades several works of Central and Southern Ivory Coast, which are now in well-known collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Baule Blolo Bian sculpture is a traditional wooden figure created by the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), West Africa. The term \"Blolo Bian\" translates to \"spirit husband\" in the Baule language.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eT hese sculptures are part of a rich spiritual belief system. \u003cbr\u003eName Meaning\u003cbr\u003eBlolo = \"Otherworld\" \/ spirit realm\u003cbr\u003eBian = \"Man\"\u003cbr\u003eBlolo = \"Otherworld\"\u003cbr\u003eBla = \"Woman\"\u003cbr\u003eBoth are ritual sculptures used to appease one's spiritual spouse, believed to have a lingering influence on personal affairs like fertility, health, and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuction results Baule Blolo Bian Sculpture: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/randafricanart.com\/Baule_Blolo_bian_figure.html\"\u003eRand African Art,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dorotheum.com\/en\/l\/7342693\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDorotheum\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/art-of-africa-oceania-and-the-americas\/baule-male-figure-cote-divoire\"\u003e Sothebys,\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/en\/lot\/lot-6165113\"\u003e Christies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewj\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice on request.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 45 cm incl. stand \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0,7 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53237935374659,"sku":"CAB01989","price":340.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB01989.jpg?v=1748951545"},{"product_id":"a-female-baule-sculpture","title":"A female Baule sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA female Baule sculpture, Ivory Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. […] Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artist, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. […]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrnaments above the face are chosen for their beauty and have no iconographic significance” p.141.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 49 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 550 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53243483455811,"sku":"XBD179601","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD179601.jpg?v=1749041671"},{"product_id":"a-baule-mask-masque-de-rejouissance","title":"A Baule mask (masque de rejouissance)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule mask (masque de rejouissance), Ivory Coast, Sakassou region. Signs of ritual use; Certificate of origin and provenance. Incl. stand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Baule masks, with their refined elegance and meticulously carved features, are more than mere objects of aesthetic admiration; they are embodiments of the community's ideals and spiritual beliefs. The Mblo portrait masks, in particular, represent a confluence of personal identity and cultural values, capturing not just the likeness but the moral character of the individuals they honor. The smooth surfaces, high foreheads, and downcast eyes convey serenity, wisdom, and self-control—qualities highly esteemed in Baule society. In contrast, the Goli masks, with their bold forms and dynamic presence, serve as intermediaries between the human and spirit worlds, invoking protection and guidance during critical community events. Together, these masks illustrate the Baule's ability to navigate the realms of both the sacred and the secular, creating art that resonates with beauty and profound cultural significance.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSource: Susan Mullin Vogel \"Baule: African Art, Western Eyes\" (1997)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 34 cm without stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2 kg incl, stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53243630059843,"sku":"XBD182818","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD182818.jpg?v=1749043607"},{"product_id":"a-baule-mask-masque-de-rejouissance-1","title":"A Baule mask (masque de rejouissance)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule mask (masque de rejouissance), Ivory Coast, Daoukrou region. Signs of ritual use; Certificate of origin and provenance. Incl. stand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Baule masks, with their refined elegance and meticulously carved features, are more than mere objects of aesthetic admiration; they are embodiments of the community's ideals and spiritual beliefs. The Mblo portrait masks, in particular, represent a confluence of personal identity and cultural values, capturing not just the likeness but the moral character of the individuals they honor. The smooth surfaces, high foreheads, and downcast eyes convey serenity, wisdom, and self-control—qualities highly esteemed in Baule society. In contrast, the Goli masks, with their bold forms and dynamic presence, serve as intermediaries between the human and spirit worlds, invoking protection and guidance during critical community events. Together, these masks illustrate the Baule's ability to navigate the realms of both the sacred and the secular, creating art that resonates with beauty and profound cultural significance.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSource: Susan Mullin Vogel \"Baule: African Art, Western Eyes\" (1997).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 28 cm without stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,2 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53243786297667,"sku":"XBD186622","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD186622.jpg?v=1749045462"},{"product_id":"a-male-baule-blolo-bian-sculpture","title":"A male Baule, Blolo Bian sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA male Baule, Blolo Bian sculpture, Ivory Coast, Sakassou, from a known workshop identified by Susan Vogel in 1994 as the \"Nzipri workshop\". The figure stands on a rounded base, the feet are disproportionately large, while the legs are short, strong gluteae, the genitalia is concealed by a loin cloth, a stocky torso decorated on the front and back with fine, elaborate scarification, as is the strong neck, the elegantly angled hands rest below the pointed navel on the abdomen, the teardrop-shaped head has a braided three-part beard. The hairstyle is divided into several very elaborately and differently designed braided sections. The face with its lowered gaze expresses an inward-turned calmness, characteristic of this traditional Sakassou workshop; remnants of sacrification,s cations:collected by Aboubakar Bakayoko, Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Certificate of Origin and Provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eThe Baule believe that, in the otherworld called \u003cem\u003eBlolo\u003c\/em\u003e, all human beings were married before birth. These spirit spouses called \u003cem\u003eblolo bian\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning 'spirit husband', and \u003cem\u003eblolo bla\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning 'spirit wife', follow them into their human lives by way of human-figure sculptures called\u003cem\u003e waka sran\u003c\/em\u003e, or 'person in wood'. Baule people carve these figures to represent their otherworld spouses and they believe that these spirits have influence over their human lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/jaenicke-njoya.com\/002.anhang\/baule.sakassou.susan.vogel.jpg\" width=\"258\" height=\"432\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSusan Vogel, African Art, Western Eyes,1994, page 14.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eTo the Western eye, an essence of Baule style is a balanced asymmetry that enlivens while suggesting stability and calm. [...] To an art historian, the most consistent feature of Baule art, and one expressed across the wide variety of Baule object types, is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures often hold their arms against the body, so that Westerners might feel that the mood of much classical Baule art is introspective.\u003c\/em\u003e\" Susan Vogel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis figure was collected in the Sakassou region, where Susan Vogel made fieldwork and identified the so called \"Nzipi workshop\" in 1994, and which was given later the name of \"workshop of the Sakassou masters\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit.: Baule. African Art, Western Eyes, Susan Vogel, 1994, page 14\/; Pierre Meauzé, L'art nègre: sculpture, Paris 1967, p. 64, no. 1; Margaret Trowell and Hans Nevermann, African and Oceanic Art, New York, 1968, p. 105. John McKesson, \"La Collection de Robert Rubin\", Arts d'Afrique Noire, no. 71, Autumn 1989, p. 14.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003eHeight: 53 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53248388432195,"sku":"XBD160062","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD160062.jpg?v=1749127403"},{"product_id":"a-baule-mask-3","title":"A Baule mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule mask, Ivory Coast. Incl. stand. Certificate of origin and provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Baule are an ethnic group in Ivory Coast known for their unique artistic traditions. Baule art is renowned for its beauty and has been widely recognized for its aesthetic and cultural significance. Baule art can be found in a variety of forms, including sculpture, masks, textiles, and pottery.\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most famous forms of Baule art is the Goli mask. The Goli mask is a wooden helmet mask that is worn during a ritual dance performed by men. The mask is characterized by its elongated features and geometric designs and is often decorated with beads, cowrie shells, and other materials. The Goli mask is believed to represent the spirit of the forest and is used to honor and communicate with the ancestors.\u003cbr\u003eAnother important form of Baule art is the sculpture. Known for its realism and attention to detail, it often depicts human figures, animals, and mythical creatures. Baule sculptures are made from a variety of materials and often used in religious ceremonies and rituals, as well as for personal use and decoration.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Baule masks from the Tiebissou region in central Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) are significant cultural and artistic artifacts of the Baule people, who are part of the larger Akan ethnic group. These masks are part of a rich tradition of wood carving and play central roles in religious, ceremonial, and social life.\u003cbr\u003e\"Wolfgang Jaenicke is a Berlin-based art dealer and gallerist specializing in West African tribal and contemporary art. For over 25 years, he has been deeply engaged in collecting, curating, and promoting African art, with a particular focus on the cultural and spiritual dimensions of the pieces he represents wolfgang jaenicke instagram\u003cbr\u003eHis fascination with African art began in his youth, inspired by visits to places like Harry’s Harbour Bazaar in Hamburg, where he encountered exotic artifacts that sparked his lifelong passion. This early interest evolved into a professional commitment, leading to the establishment of the Galerie Wolfgang Jaenicke in Berlin. The gallery is located at Klausenerplatz 7, 14059 Berlin, and is known for its extensive collection of authentic tribal sculptures, masks, and contemporary works from across West Africa. wolfgang-jaenicke.\u003cbr\u003eJaenicke's gallery not only offers art pieces for sale but also serves as a platform for cultural exchange and education. He has organized exhibitions and collaborated with artists from various African countries, including Togo, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire. Notably, he has worked with Togolese artist Didier Ahadsi, whose creations blend traditional voodoo influences with personal narratives. \u003cbr\u003eBeyond his gallery work, Jaenicke actively participates in the broader art community through online platforms. He maintains a presence on social media, sharing insights and showcasing artworks via Instagram and YouTube. Additionally, he has conducted auctions on platforms like Catawiki, offering collectors access to unique African art pieces.\u003cbr\u003eFor those interested in exploring his collection or learning more about African tribal art, the Galerie Wolfgang Jaenicke provides a rich resource. The gallery's website features detailed information on available artworks, and Jaenicke's writings and interviews offer deeper insights into the cultural significance of the pieces he curates.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSource: Chat GPT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewj\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 40 cm without stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 2 kg incl stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53346915647811,"sku":"XBD195911","price":518.4,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/XBD195911.jpg?v=1750602326"},{"product_id":"a-baule-monkey-mask","title":"A Baule Monkey mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule Monkey mask with fabrics, signs of age and ritual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eBaule monkey masks and statues occupy a powerful and enigmatic place within the spiritual and ritual life of the Baule people of Côte d’Ivoire. These works, often striking and emotionally charged, are linked not to beauty or social portraiture like other Baule creations, but to the mysterious, the protective, and the wild forces of the forest. Known as \u003cem data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"527\"\u003egbekre\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"545\"\u003ekplekple gbe\u003c\/em\u003e, the monkey figures and masks are associated with rituals of protection and justice, sometimes called upon in times of social tension, conflict, or spiritual imbalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eThe monkey statues are carved with expressive features, crouched or seated, with tense, muscular bodies and strong facial expressions. They exude a sense of raw power and alertness, with exaggerated jaws or open mouths that suggest aggression or warning. These figures are believed to be inhabited by potent spirits and are kept in sacred enclosures or shrines, often receiving offerings such as food or libations. Their surfaces may be encrusted from years of ritual use, bearing witness to their role as intermediaries between the human and spirit world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eBaule monkey masks, which may appear during masquerades or in private rituals, are equally arresting. Their stylized features—round eyes, elongated snouts, and sometimes fearsome expressions—are meant to provoke awe and respect. These masks are not merely decorative; they act as vessels for forest spirits that help protect the community, reinforce taboos, and restore spiritual order. The presence of the monkey, both feared and revered, reflects a worldview in which nature is alive with unseen forces that must be respected and ritually engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"2144\"\u003eUnlike the calm, composed elegance of Baule portraiture, monkey masks and statues communicate intensity, urgency, and the unpredictable forces of the bush. They are objects of power, not beauty—designed not to please but to serve and command, to channel the unseen, and to stand watch at the edges of the visible world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eBarbara C. Johnson: \u003cem data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eThe \"Monkey Figure\" of the Baule: A Protective Spirit in Art and Ritual\u003c\/em\u003e, in: \u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"314\"\u003eAfrican Arts,\u003c\/strong\u003e Vol. 25, No. 2 (1992), S. 56–67.\u003cbr data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"351\"\u003eEin wegweisender Aufsatz zur Interpretation und rituellen Funktion der sogenannten \u003cem data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"442\"\u003egbekre\u003c\/em\u003e-Figuren, mit konkreten Beispielen aus Feldforschung und Sammlungen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"847\"\u003eSusan Vogel: \u003cem data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"572\"\u003eBaule Monkey Figures and the Idea of the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e, in: \u003cstrong data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eArt\/Artifact\u003c\/strong\u003e (Ausstellungskatalog), The Museum for African Art, New York 1988.\u003cbr data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eEin essayistischer Text, der die kulturelle Bedeutung des „Wilden“ im Baule-Weltbild analysiert und Affenfiguren als symbolische Grenzgänger zwischen Gesellschaft und Natur betrachtet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"849\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eJean-Paul Colleyn: \u003cem data-start=\"868\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eLes figures de singe dans l’art africain\u003c\/em\u003e, in: Arts d’Afrique Noire, Nr. 90, 1994, S. 22–33.\u003cbr data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eFranzösischsprachiger Beitrag, der Affendarstellungen bei verschiedenen westafrikanischen Ethnien (u.a. Baule, Senufo, Dan) vergleicht und ihre rituelle Mehrdeutigkeit beleuchtet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eBruno Claessens, Jean-Louis Danis: \u003cem data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eBaule Monkeys\u003c\/em\u003e (französisch: \u003cem data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eSinges Baule\u003c\/em\u003e), Brüssel: Fonds Mercator \/ Yale University Press, 2016.\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eDas bislang umfassendste Werk zu Baule-Affenfiguren. Mit exzellenter Bilddokumentation und analytischen Essays zu Stilgruppen, Funktionszusammenhängen und Zuschreibungen einzelner Figuren an anonyme Meister. Ein Standardwerk für Sammler, Kuratoren und Wissenschaftler gleichermaßen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 28 cm without stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,5 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galerie Wolfgang Jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53422870430019,"sku":"CAB05456","price":728.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB05456.jpg?v=1752072426"},{"product_id":"a-baule-sculpture-1","title":"A Baule sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule sculpture, Ivory Coast, seated on an Akan stool, slightly bent forwards, the arms close to the torso, with hands touching the abdomen, in the center a pointed navel, the breasts tapering, the columnar head supporting an ovoid head with a threeparted coiffure, amazing fine touchpatinia showing a long lasting ritual use, incl. stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 48 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,4 kg incl. stand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53429187412291,"sku":"MAZ03728","price":605.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/MAZ03728.jpg?v=1752167542"},{"product_id":"a-baule-sculpture-3","title":"A Baule sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule sculpture, Ivory Coast, called \"statutte de la Sagesse\", collected in the region of Sakassou.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. […] Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artist, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. […]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrnaments above the face are chosen for their beauty and have no iconographic significance” p.141\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"273\"\u003eBaule sculptures from the Sakassou region of Côte d'Ivoire are renowned for their exceptional artistry and spiritual significance. These works are primarily associated with the \"atelier des maîtres de Sakassou\" (Sakassou Masters Workshop), a group of highly skilled sculptors active in the 18th and 19th centuries. The workshop was identified by art historian Susan Vogel in 1994 and later named by Bernard de Grunne in 2001. According to de Grunne, Sakassou emerged as a major political and artistic centre for Baule culture during this period, influenced by the Akan-Baule migration. The royal court in Sakassou likely encouraged the creation of sculptural workshops to establish legitimacy over local populations through the veneration of otherworldly spouses via statues .\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/a-baule-couple-of-the-atelier-of-the-masters-of-sakassou?\"\u003ewolfgang-jaenicke, \u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2022\/splendeurs-chefs-doeuvre-des-arts-dafrique-et-doceanie\/statue-baule-cote-divoire-baule-figure-cote?\"\u003eSothebys.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"474\"\u003eBaule sculptures from this region are characterized by their refined proportions, graceful poses, and intricate scarification patterns, reflecting the Baule's aesthetic ideals. These figures often depict \"blolo bla\" (female) and \"blolo bian\" (male) spirits, believed to be the spiritual spouses of the living, and serve as intermediaries between the human and spiritual worlds. The sculptures are typically used in private rituals and are considered embodiments of the spirits they represent. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/auctions\/ecatalogue\/2011\/arts-dafrique-et-docanie\/lot.19.html?\"\u003eSothebys.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eNotable examples of Sakassou sculptures include a large male statue with dynamic curves and detailed musculature, which exemplifies the Baule's criteria of beauty . Another remarkable piece is a male statue from the Essankro workshops, dating between 1840 and 1880, showcasing the elegance and delicacy characteristic of Sakassou sculptures .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eThese artworks have garnered significant attention in the art world, with some pieces being featured in major auctions and exhibitions. For instance, a statue from the Sakassou region was included in Sotheby's 2022 auction \"Splendeurs: Chefs-d’oeuvre des Arts d’Afrique,\" highlighting its cultural and artistic importance .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eIn addition to sculptures, masks from the Sakassou region are also highly regarded. Baule masks are known for their symmetrical designs, smooth facial features, and spiritual symbolism, playing a crucial role in community rituals and ceremonies. .\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/products\/an-outstanding-baule-mask-of-the-sakassou-region?\"\u003ewolfgang-jaenicke\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eOverall, Baule sculptures from the Sakassou region are celebrated for their artistic excellence and deep spiritual significance, offering valuable insights into the cultural heritage of the Baule people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003eHeight: 56 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,7 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53548185452867,"sku":"CAB00932","price":700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB00932.jpg?v=1754818561"},{"product_id":"a-seated-male-baule-sculpture","title":"A seated male Baule sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA seated male Baule sculpture, region Bouaké, collected in the village Brobo, Ivory Coast. Glossy patina, signs of ritual use and age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuch sculptures are most often associated with the Baule’s waka sran tradition—translated as \"people of wood\"—and served a range of ritual and spiritual purposes. While many figures represent blolo bian or blolo bla (spirit spouses of the otherworld), seated male figures frequently occupy a different category: that of commemorative or portrait figures. These are believed to embody the spirit or essence of a deceased ancestor or esteemed elder. They may have been consulted for guidance, involved in divinatory practices, or used as intercessors between the human and spirit worlds. The act of seating, in Baule iconography, connotes authority, status, and a spiritual presence rooted in both the visible and invisible realms.\u003cbr\u003eThe sculptural canon of the Baule emphasizes symmetry, proportion, and surface refinement, hallmarks that reflect both aesthetic and cosmological values. The rounded musculature, elongated limbs, and tightly coiled posture convey controlled strength. The figure's anatomical balance and harmonious composition are central to its function as a spiritually resonant object, meant to host a presence rather than merely represent a form.\u003cbr\u003eEuropean collections began to acquire such works in the early decades of the 20th century, often through colonial intermediaries or expatriate traders. In the context of Western art history, Baule sculpture was admired by modernist artists and collectors for its abstraction, elegance, and spiritual resonance—attributes that were frequently removed from their original meanings and ritual contexts. Today, the ethical implications of their acquisition and display are undergoing reassessment, with growing attention to provenance and the agency of African artists and communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLit.: Susan M. Vogel, Baule: African Art, Western Eyes (New Haven: Yale University Press, 1997).\u003cbr\u003eMonni Adams, “Baule Statuary from Côte d’Ivoire: A Reconsideration,” African Arts 10, no. 3 (1977): 36–44. Alfred G. Schroeder, The Sacred and the Beautiful in Baule Art (Abidjan: Les Nouvelles Editions Africaines, 1984).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 41 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,3 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53548219367747,"sku":"CAB11861","price":89.65,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB11861.jpg?v=1754819494"},{"product_id":"a-baule-sculpture-4","title":"A Baule sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule sculpture, Ivory Coast, Bouake region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eBaule male sculptures are primarily associated with spiritual and religious practices. One of their central roles is to embody a spirit spouse (\u003cem data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eblolo bian\u003c\/em\u003e), the male counterpart to the female \u003cem data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eblolo bla\u003c\/em\u003e. In Baule belief, each person has a spirit partner from the spirit world (\u003cem data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eblolo\u003c\/em\u003e) that continues to influence their life. When problems arise—such as infertility, illness, or misfortune—a diviner (\u003cem data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003ekomien\u003c\/em\u003e) may determine that the cause lies with an angry or neglected spirit spouse. A sculpture is then commissioned to represent this spiritual partner and is kept in a private household shrine. It is fed, cared for, and offered libations in a manner similar to ancestral altars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eBeyond the spirit spouse context, male figures can also function as portraits of revered ancestors or embodiments of tutelary spirits. In certain contexts, they may be used in divination, healing rituals, or public ceremonies, particularly among Baule trance diviners. The representation of masculinity in these sculptures reflects Baule ideals of male virtue: dignity, strength, responsibility, and restraint. They are visual affirmations of social and moral order, modeling what a balanced and respected man should embody in Baule society. Baule male sculptures maintain a balance between stylization and realism, exhibiting a high level of technical skill and aesthetic refinement. While there are strong formal similarities between male and female sculptures, subtle distinctions—such as musculature, posture, or the presence of masculine objects like staffs or weapons—indicate gender differentiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3686\"\u003eIn comparison to the more abstracted or aggressive forms found in the sculpture of neighboring groups such as the Dan or Guro, Baule art remains notably introspective and harmonious, reflecting the community's cultural preference for order, clarity, and moderation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. […] Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artist, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. […]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrnaments above the face are chosen for their beauty and have no iconographic significance” p.141\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003eHeight: 50 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,5 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53548241748291,"sku":"CAB11610","price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB11610.jpg?v=1754820438"},{"product_id":"a-baule-sculpture-5","title":"A Baule sculpture","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eA Baule sculpture, Ivory Coast, Bouake region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eBaule male sculptures are primarily associated with spiritual and religious practices. One of their central roles is to embody a spirit spouse (\u003cem data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1900\"\u003eblolo bian\u003c\/em\u003e), the male counterpart to the female \u003cem data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eblolo bla\u003c\/em\u003e. In Baule belief, each person has a spirit partner from the spirit world (\u003cem data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2031\"\u003eblolo\u003c\/em\u003e) that continues to influence their life. When problems arise—such as infertility, illness, or misfortune—a diviner (\u003cem data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003ekomien\u003c\/em\u003e) may determine that the cause lies with an angry or neglected spirit spouse. A sculpture is then commissioned to represent this spiritual partner and is kept in a private household shrine. It is fed, cared for, and offered libations in a manner similar to ancestral altars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eBeyond the spirit spouse context, male figures can also function as portraits of revered ancestors or embodiments of tutelary spirits. In certain contexts, they may be used in divination, healing rituals, or public ceremonies, particularly among Baule trance diviners. The representation of masculinity in these sculptures reflects Baule ideals of male virtue: dignity, strength, responsibility, and restraint. They are visual affirmations of social and moral order, modeling what a balanced and respected man should embody in Baule society. Baule male sculptures maintain a balance between stylization and realism, exhibiting a high level of technical skill and aesthetic refinement. While there are strong formal similarities between male and female sculptures, subtle distinctions—such as musculature, posture, or the presence of masculine objects like staffs or weapons—indicate gender differentiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3686\"\u003eIn comparison to the more abstracted or aggressive forms found in the sculpture of neighboring groups such as the Dan or Guro, Baule art remains notably introspective and harmonious, reflecting the community's cultural preference for order, clarity, and moderation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“To articulate historians, the most consistent features of Baule art is a kind of peaceful containment. Faces tend to have downcast eyes and figures most often hold their ams against the body. […] Among their abundant art forms, the Baule people continue to place the greatest value on masks and figure sculptures, which remain the only sculptural art still widely used in Baule villages. While there is a difference between the Baule view of their objects and that of Western connoisseurs, there are points of agreement. Aesthetic appreciation is one: Baule artist, and individual owners of objects, certainly sometimes enjoy the beauty of these objects and the skill it took coproduce them. […]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrnaments above the face are chosen for their beauty and have no iconographic significance” p.141\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLit: Baule: African Art, Western Eyes. Susan M.Vogel 1997.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"3107\"\u003eHeight: 46 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 800 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"wolfgang-jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53548244468035,"sku":"MAZ04034","price":88.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/MAZ04034.jpg?v=1754820643"},{"product_id":"a-baule-royal-mask","title":"A Baule Royal mask","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Baule Royal mask collected in the Didieville region, Ivory Coast with a male figure created on top. Signs of ritual use and age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBaule royal masks from Côte d’Ivoire are central to the ceremonial, spiritual, and aesthetic life of the Baule people. These masks fall into different categories, reflecting their use in distinct ritual and performative contexts. Among the most significant are the sacred bo nun amuin masks and the portrait face masks known as ndoma. While each type serves different purposes and operates in different ritual settings, both express core Baule ideals of beauty, power, moral order, and social harmony.\u003cbr\u003eThe bo nun amuin mask represents powerful and protective bush spirits that safeguard the village and enforce spiritual order. These masks are often large, imposing, and aggressive in appearance. They typically feature horned or animal-like elements—such as protruding tusks, open jaws with carved teeth, and wide, staring eyes—designed to provoke fear and respect. The masks are carved from wood and often coated with layers of sacrificial materials—blood, oil, or clay—giving them a dark, crusted surface. Their performance is restricted to initiated men; they are considered dangerous and are kept hidden in secluded bush shrines. They emerge only for serious ritual occasions, such as funerals of elders or mask dancers, or when the village is under spiritual threat. The dancer wearing the bo nun amuin mask often also dons a full-body costume made of raffia and other organic materials, creating an overwhelming and supernatural presence.\u003cbr\u003eBy contrast, ndoma masks are portrait masks used in entertainment and commemorative masquerades known as mblo or gbagba. These masks are not sacred in the same way as the bo nun amuin, and they are performed more publicly, often during festivities or ceremonies that honor individuals within the community. A ndoma mask portrays a specific person—usually someone known for wisdom, beauty, or community service—and captures an idealized version of their facial features. These masks are characterized by smooth, polished surfaces, downcast almond-shaped eyes, delicately carved scarification marks, and elaborate coiffures reflecting real Baule hairstyles. Despite their commemorative function, they are not naturalistic portraits; they instead translate social and moral virtues into visual form. The person honored by the mask may be present at the performance, watching as their idealized likeness is celebrated by dancers, musicians, and the broader community.\u003cbr\u003eThe aesthetic principles underlying both types of masks are deeply rooted in Baule culture. Formal beauty—defined by balance, symmetry, restraint, and clarity—is never separated from ethical value. A mask that is “beautiful” is one that manifests the right character: composed, honorable, socially responsible. In this sense, Baule masks are not simply art objects or tools of performance; they are visual articulations of social philosophy. They express not only how people should look, but how they should act and how they should be remembered.\u003cbr\u003eHistorically, Baule royal and sacred masks were part of a broader complex of ritual arts that included sculptures, dance, music, and oral performance. The masks functioned within networks of belief involving the ancestors, the bush spirits, and the community’s moral order. In colonial and postcolonial periods, many Baule masks were collected and sold, often removed from their original ritual context. Nevertheless, their design, craftsmanship, and symbolism have continued to influence both local practices and international perceptions of African art. The portrait masks in particular became highly sought-after by early 20th-century European artists and collectors, who were drawn to their serenity and abstraction.\u003cbr\u003eToday, Baule masks are held in museum collections around the world, where they are studied not only as artistic masterpieces but as windows into a highly developed cultural system. Yet within Baule communities themselves, the deeper meanings of these objects persist—as reminders of ancestral power, community ethics, and the enduring role of performance in shaping identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReferences:\u003cbr\u003eSusan Mullin Vogel, Baule: African Art – Western Eyes, Yale University Press, 1997.\u003cbr\u003eSusan Mullin Vogel, Art of the Baule: African Art from Côte d'Ivoire, Museum for African Art, 1990.\u003cbr\u003eAlfred Métraux, “Les masques Baoulé,” Journal de la Société des Africanistes, 1935.\u003cbr\u003eBernard Dadié, La légende baoulé, Présence Africaine, 1972.\u003cbr\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art, African Art Collection – Baule Masks.\u003cbr\u003eMuseum Rietberg Zürich, Baule mask catalogue entries.\u003cbr\u003eArt Institute of Chicago, “Female Face Mask (Ndoma), Baule People”.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 42 cm without stand\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 1,6 kg incl. stand\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galerie Wolfgang Jaenicke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53807919432003,"sku":"CAB17874","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/files\/CAB17874.jpg?v=1760950444"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3797\/2463\/collections\/Button_baule_copy.png?v=1654613406","url":"https:\/\/wolfgang-jaenicke.com\/collections\/baule.oembed?page=5","provider":"Galerie Wolfgang Jaenicke","version":"1.0","type":"link"}