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Mask - Wood - mblo - Baoulé - Ivory Coast

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African Mask in wood from the Baule ethnic group of Ivory Coast Former French collection. Baule Mblo mask. This kind of Baule anthropomorphic mask represents an important person of the village. The facial features are very refined, conferring to this piece a serene look. The hairdo is in 3 parts, an important one in the middle and 2 on the sides, forming finely carved braids. A finely chiselled beard surrounds the whole face. Scarifications on the cheeks and on the forehead. This type of African Baule mask was used during entertainment and rejoicing festivities. This Mblo mask had a protective function. This mask is representative of Baule art, with a lovely balance between the forms and the volumes, as well as finely carved details. Express and secure shipment with insurance and track & trace. We guarantee high quality parcels. Parcels are quickly sent from Monday to Saturday via express parcel (Colissimo) of the French Post . The shipment takes between 2 and 5 days throughout Europe. You can view and/or pick up the piece in Ajaccio, 20090 France. We speak English.

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African Mask in wood from the Baule ethnic group of Ivory Coast Former French collection. Baule Mblo mask. This kind of Baule anthropomorphic mask represents an important person of the village. The facial features are very refined, conferring to this piece a serene look. The hairdo is in 3 parts, an important one in the middle and 2 on the sides, forming finely carved braids. A finely chiselled beard surrounds the whole face. Scarifications on the cheeks and on the forehead. This type of African Baule mask was used during entertainment and rejoicing festivities. This Mblo mask had a protective function. This mask is representative of Baule art, with a lovely balance between the forms and the volumes, as well as finely carved details. Express and secure shipment with insurance and track & trace. We guarantee high quality parcels. Parcels are quickly sent from Monday to Saturday via express parcel (Colissimo) of the French Post . The shipment takes between 2 and 5 days throughout Europe. You can view and/or pick up the piece in Ajaccio, 20090 France. We speak English.

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