A Baule Moon mask

Estimated price  500 - 600 €

A 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,.

Baule 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.

Auction results: Dorotheum

museums: MET NY

galleries: wolfgang jaenicke

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Price on request.

Height: 33 cm / 47 cm incl. stand
Weight: 1,36 kg incl. stand