The Baule people reside in the central region of the Ivory Coast. Baule masks, such as the two depicted here, represent specific individuals. If the masks show good-looking faces, it signifies that their representatives were good people. Conversely, masks with an evil look would represent individuals who were bad in their lives. The Baule people commonly used red paint on their carvings, symbolizing the introduction and admiration of red cloth after colonization.
Additional Details
Dimensions: Height 20 cm Width 14 cm Depth 5 cm
Material: light wood, paint and stain
Year: first half of 20th Century
Origin: Ivory Coast
