Lot Essay
This type of round mask is rare among the Baule and may represent an early style.
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A FINE AND RARE BAULE ROUND MASK
Circular face with ruff-like projections around circumference, slit eyes, thin nose, small pursed mouth, thin ridge bisecting forehead, small row of scarifications on both sides of face, dark brown patina.
7¼in. high (18.4cm.)
Circular face with ruff-like projections around circumference, slit eyes, thin nose, small pursed mouth, thin ridge bisecting forehead, small row of scarifications on both sides of face, dark brown patina.
7¼in. high (18.4cm.)