BAULE MASKS ARCHIVES 1, Ivory Coast

BAULE Mask 103 13.5" SOLD

BAULE Mask 107 15" SOLD

BAULE Mask 109 11.5" SOLD

BAULE Mask 112 12.25" SOLD

BAULE Mask 101 13" SOLD

BAULE Mask 104 12" SOLD

BAULE Mask 110 15.5" SOLD

BAULE Mask 106 10" SOLD

BAULE Mask 7 SOLD

BAULE Mask 13 SOLD

BAULE Mask 15 SOLD

BAULE Mask 102 SOLD

BAULE Mask 5 SOLD

BAULE Mask 1 SOLD	BAULE Mask 3 SOLD	BAULE Mask 4 SOLD	BAULE Mask 6 SOLD	BAULE Mask 11 SOLD
BAULE Mask 8 SOLD	BAULE Mask 10 SOLD	BAULE Mask 12 SOLD	BAULE Mask 14 SOLD	BAULE Mask 16 SOLD
BAULE Mask 17 SOLD	BAULE Mask 18 SOLD	BAULE Mask 19 SOLD	BAULE Mask 20 SOLD	BAULE Mask 2 SOLD

The Baule are one of the Akan peoples. They moved west to the Ivory Coast more than 200 years ago and adpted masking traditions from their neighbors, the Guro, Senufo and Yaure peoples. There are three basic types used in a special dance of rejoicing called Goli, symbolizing the social order. These masks are Kpan, with elaborate coiffures and refined carving; they represent the Senior female in the ceremonies.

Although elegantly carved, most of these Baule masks show no evidence of age or use and were probably made to be sold.