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51 cm Antique Wooden Baule Mask with Double Bird | Exclusive Wall Art | Ivory Coast – Sculpture
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51 cm Antique Wooden Baule Mask with Double Bird | Exclusive Wall Art | Ivory Coast

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Authentic Antique Baule Mask with Double Bird Headdress – 51 cm – Verified Ritual Use – Ivory Coast – approx. 1950 Specifications: H 51 × W 21 cm | Hand-Carved Hardwood | Polychrome Pigments | Verified Organic Wear Patina | Original Wooden Bite Block We proudly present an exceptionally aesthetic, characterful, and forensically verified masterpiece within the African Tribal Art section: an authentic antique hand-carved wooden Baule (Baoulé) mask with a monumental double bird headdress from Ivory Coast (West Africa). With an impressive height of 51 cm, this sculpture represents a substantial and high-quality eye-catcher from the mid-20th century (approx. ). The object is in a fabulously beautiful, unrestored, and fully verified state of active use history. Refined Baule Iconography & Polychromy This mask stands out for its stylized facial features and brings a powerful, mystical atmosphere as exclusive wall art to any modern or high-end interior: Symmetrical Bird Crown: The top of the ovoid face is crowned with two masterfully carved birds with long, curved beaks facing each other. The outer edge of the mask features a stepped zigzag and diamond pattern border all around, washed with contrasting red and white-cream natural pigments. Serene Facial Features: The almond-shaped eyes are serenely closed like fine slits, embedded in large, light eye sockets. Between the eyebrows, there is a refined, incised ritual scarification tattoo, characteristic of Baule beauty ideals. Forensic Evidence of Active Ceremonial Use The reverse side of the carved wooden bowl provides unfalsifiable, laboratory-grade evidence of actual tribal use during dance ceremonies, completely free of modern export or tourist clutter: Intense Organic Wear Patina: The inner edges along the forehead, cheeks, and chin show a deep, greasy, and mirror-smooth polished sheen. This is the direct result of prolonged human skin contact, where sweat and skin oils have been rubbed into the wood grain over generations. Original Mounting Features: Along the top edge are the hand-drilled bondage holes for the textile or fibrous ceremonial costume. In the center, the original, protruding wooden bite block is present, designed for the dancer's grip during intensive ceremonies. Product Details Depiction: Baule Goli / Kpan Mask (Wall Art / Wall Sculpture) Material: Hand-carved hardwood with natural polychrome pigments and heavy organic wear sheen Origin / Culture: Ivory Coast (West Africa) / Baule tribe Dating: Mid-20th Century (approx. 1950) – Guaranteed antique ethnographic masterpiece Dimensions: H 51 × W 21 cm Condition: Exceptional, unrestored tribal condition. Beautiful authentic pigment remnants on the front and a heavy, organic wear sheen on the inside, retaining the sharp adze marks. 100% honest and bullshit-free. Additional details: - Brand: 1stbuddha - Style: Afrikaanse Tribal Art - Style: Baule - Material: Hardhout - Material: Pigmenten - Colour: Wit-crème - Period: Midden 20e Eeuw - availability: in_stock
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CategorySculptureConditionVery goodColorsRedMaterialWoodSeller locationDamme, GermanyDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup

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Damme, GermanyOn Whoppah since February 2025 • 3 sales