Red Baule Mask, Côte d'Ivoire | SKU: M825
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One-of-a-kind piece
Ethically sourced across Africa
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Family gallery since 1975
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Red Baule Mask, Côte d'Ivoire | SKU: M825
Hemingway African Gallery
88 Leonard St.
New York NY 10013
United States
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Baule Mask from Ivory Coast Description of Significance
Baule masks from the Ivory Coast are known for their smooth, elegant carving and harmonious, balanced features. Usually made from wood and carefully polished, they often show calm faces with narrow eyes and gentle expressions that reflect ideals of inner beauty, composure, and grace.
These masks have a range of uses, depending on the type and the ritual. Some are worn during Goli or Mblo dance performances to entertain, welcome guests, or celebrate community events. Others serve as a bridge to the spirit world, calling on protective or ancestral forces for guidance, blessings, or healing. Certain masks are used to honor respected individuals such as dancers, storytellers, or community members known for wisdom or generosity. Even though designs vary, each mask carries cultural meaning and plays a role in maintaining social harmony, tradition, and spiritual balance.
Country of Origin
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Hand carved in Ivory Coast
Dimensions (inches)
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Depth: 9"
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Width: 9"
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Height: 18"
Sustainable Materials
- Natural paint and stain
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Indigenous wood
Display
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Wall Hanging: the mask includes a wire installed on the back for easy wall hanging.
Shipping
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Subsidized U.S. FedEx Ground shipping: $30
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Smaller pieces are shipped via FedEx Ground in a secure box, with careful packaging to ensure safe delivery. To make fine art shipping more affordable, we subsidize part of the cost.
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Each shipment includes a declared value, requiring a signature upon delivery for added security.
This is a decorative contemporary piece.
Hemingway Gallery carefully selects pieces from artists and collectors whose work aligns with our historical and aesthetic standards. This includes newly created artworks that are actively used in ceremonies, which we deeply value despite their lack of age or antiquity. We recognize these as authentic expressions of artistic and cultural heritage, rather than mere tourist trade items.
Our collection also features works by skilled artisans who create fine art inspired by historic styles, as well as contemporary African pieces that may not fit traditional perceptions of ‘African’ art. We celebrate the evolving aesthetics of the continent, striving to showcase design that moves beyond the conventional ‘tribal’ label, reflecting the innovation and creativity of emerging artists.
Our pricing reflects the asking prices set by the artists, artisans, and art dealers in the African countries where we collect, as well as the real costs of responsibly importing their work to the United States. We are committed to challenging the outdated notion that fine art from Africa should be undervalued. Paying artists fairly is our highest priority, and our pricing is structured to honor their skill, labor, and cultural contribution.
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