Superb Baule mask, finely carved, and with an extremely serene expression.
On the upper part, we identify 3 calaos heads. This bird has a mystical capacity to bring prosperity.
Beautiful patina, with traces of use on the rear side, even if the mask is not sold as very old.
Some small missing parts on the back are visible on the pictures.
The style indicates that the item comes from the area of Yamoussoukro.
For collectors of African masks.
Height: 32 x 13 x 9 cms.
Weight: 0.54 kg.
Material: wood.
Second half of XXth Century - End of 70s to 1980s.