Fine Baule Mask

Fine Baule Mask

P R O V E N A N C E: 

Old Private Collection, France

Wood, natural black pigment

High 40 cm.

Fine Baule Mask, of large proportion, and carved in a hollowed oval form and pierced around the rim for attachments, reddened and grooved beard below narrow mouth, bands of keloid scarification to the temples, a raised triangular nose leading to arching brows and downcast eyes, dark glossy patina.