PREV Baule Bronze or Brass Mask ,Cote dIvoire, African Start Price USD 320.00 Current Price USD 320.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 18, 2008 End Time Friday, July 25, 2008 Location Denver, CO See more about 'PREV Baule Bronze or Brass Mask ,Cote dIvoire, African' Description Baule Bronze or Brass or mask , Cote d'Ivoire, AfricanType of Object: Mask Ethnic Group: Baule Country of Origin: Cote D'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Materials: Brass or bronze Approximate Age: 20th centuryDimensions: Height is 9.5 inches Overall Condition: Excellent Damage, Repair: General wearAdditional Information: A very fine face! This lost wax cast of a copper alloy mask (bronze or brass) comes from the Baule people of the Ivory Coast in west Africa. Though masks are not normally used by the greater number of Akan peoples including the Asante or Fante, they are often found attached to various chiefly regalia prominent on sword sheaths or chiefly stools. They are said to represent the heads of defeated enemies and are shown with some evidence of local scarification which is rare among the Akan but often shown on terracotta sculptures. The face shows a narrow and long nose, open eyes and mouth in a lozenge form, and two arched ears. The forehead has a fine motifs in zig-zag and semi-circle. It is difficult to determine the age of this masquette however the attention to detail and the facial features show that this was the product of a skilled craftsman. Recommended Reading: Kerchache's ART OF AFRICAI have examined this piece and agree with the descriptionNiangi Batulukisi, Ph.D.**039661** All content, including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc., 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Please visit our About Us page. SquareTrade © AP6.0 PesaMember Place a Bid!