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Baule Monkey Mask

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
The Baule people of Cote D'Ivoire were master craftspeople, especially notable for their richly polished woodworking. The elongated face of this monkey mask exhibits the striking sculptural results of those efforts. Monkey masks were used to ward off supernatural harm to the tribe. With deeply sunken eyes, pronounced ears, and elongated nose, brow, and snout it is easy to see the influence these African spiritual arts had on the European artists who would create the school of Expressionism. // Depth: 6.5"

More Information

Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	c. 1950
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	CAA1308
Incollect Reference #:	802664

Dimensions

W.	7.75 in;	H.	14 in;
W.	19.69 cm;	H.	35.56 cm;

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