Featured Baoule Mask with Raffia Beard?

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Boland, Dec 14, 2024 at 9:50 AM.

  1. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    IMG_1130.jpeg IMG_1126.jpeg IMG_1131.jpeg IMG_1128.jpeg IMG_1127.jpeg Hi I all,I see alot of African
    masks many are very typical and more or less the same (and most are clearly decorative and tourist market stuff) So I don’t buy them. This one probably also just maybe a little more upmarket than most. I was impressed with the size,weight and detail. The mask is 40cm long (the beard then ads another 25cm) 28cm wide and 18cm deep. Looks uncomfortable and not made to be worn (in my opinion) Still I think it’s well carved. Maybe a Lega mask? I think its a mask you buy from one of those boutique African art/items places were everything is overpriced for our rich tourist friends.

    Thanks for any comments
     
  2. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Boland-I agree with you re prob an upscale tourist piece,still a cut above much airport art.
     
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  3. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    Appreciate the reply and confirmation. Was a good price (obviously) Thanks
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    nice mask....I agree with your assessment .....the wire treatment is interesting !
     
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  5. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    Thanks Komo,I appreciate and value your opinion.
     
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