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What are the main features of a Baule mask?
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Baule made several different types of masks for dances, the gba gba, bonu amuen, the bmlo and the goli. Mblo are portrait masks that represent an individual within the community. The bonu amuen is shaped like a helmet and represents an animal that is worn with a specific outfit. On 1stDibs, find Baule masks and other artwork from top sellers around the world.
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African tribal Baule mask
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
, handcrafted Baule mask, used in tribal dances and various traditional ceremonies. The mask has characteristic
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Cubist Interpretation of Baule Masks, Masques Africains Cubistes.
Located in Cotignac, FR
them with a great use of colour and texture.
Baule masks are used in tribal dances during harvest
Category
1990s Cubist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Oil, Board
Guro / Baule Mask
Located in London, GB
Fine authentic Guro mask
Ivory Coast
Wood
On a professional customised stand
Exhibitted
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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Classic Danced Deep Red-Black Baule mask, Ivory Coast, Africa, mid 20th century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Classic danced deep red-black Baule mask, with raised three part finely incised hair, small facial
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Carved Wood Miniature Baule Mask of Bush cow Stand Ivory Coast Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old carved miniature mask by the Baule of Ivory Coast, West Africa, representing a bushcow with
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Baule Male Ndoma Portrait Mask on Mount
By Baule Tribe
Located in Chicago, IL
was then blackened, this refined mask is an excellent example of Baule artistry and expresses their
Category
20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
