Two heavy decorative face masks, carved ebonized tropical hardwood, Baule-influenced style, approx 16" tall, 9" wide, and 3" deep. Polished fronts with visible hand tool marks on reverses. Each mask weighs about 5 pounds. Condition appears to be excellent as catalogued. Origin: Côte d’Ivoire region, West Africa.
Mid-20th Century West African Baule-Style Ebonized Wood Masks, Côte d’Ivoire Area
Two heavy decorative face masks, carved ebonized tropical hardwood, Baule-influenced style, approx 16" tall, 9" wide, and 3" deep. Polished fronts with visible hand tool marks on reverses. Each mask weighs about 5 pounds. Condition appears to be excellent as catalogued. Origin: Côte d’Ivoire region, West Africa.