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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.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Nathaniel "Sonny" Bustion "Baule Mask"
Located in Houston, TX
Large Framed Nathaniel "Sonny" Bustion "Baule Mask" # 17/200 Signed and dated
Nathaniel Bustion is
Category
20th Century American Tribal Contemporary Art
Materials
Wood, Paper
$1,596 Sale Price
20% Off
A Powerful Baule Mask
Located in London, GB
A Powerful Baule Mask
With rich dark ‘lacquered black’ patina, excellent colour with areas of
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
$40,500
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
Baule Painted Ram Mask
Located in Chicago, IL
The Baule people of the Ivory Coast used ram masks in secular, public performances. Realistically
Category
Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood
Baule-Goli mask carved and painted mid-century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Baule-Goli mask carved and painted mid-century
27 x 2 x 45
Category
20th Century Masks
Materials
Wood
