Baule Mask - Red 146.1 Home Scene Size: 16cm D x 21cm

Size: 16cm D x 21cm H

A striking living centrepiece with real height

this pot is an elegant addition to any indoor or outdoor space

used in rituals to maintain social order

Durable Material: Made from high-quality materials that withstand the test of time

Baule Mask - Red 146.1 Home Scene Size: 16cm D x 21cmA hand carved Baule mask from the Ivory Coast, made by hand from wood. Baule masks appear in three kinds of dance the gba gba, the bonu amaen and the kplekple at harvest ceremonies and celebrations: some honour beauty and age, the bonu amaen guards the village from outside threats, and the round, 'lunar' kplekple mask, topped with two horns, celebrates peace and joy. A striking wall or shelf piece with real cultural depth. Size: approx. 2030cm tall.