A Royal Baule Mask

Estimated price  700 - 900 €

A Royal Baule Mask, Ivory Coast, collected in the Sakassou region, provenance: Alpha Gazambe, Abidjan.

Beyond 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.

Baule 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: sothebys, sothebys, wolfgang jaenicke

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Height: 32 cm / 43 cm incl. stand
Weight: 1,4 kg incl. stand