This wood mask is an authentic one of a kind
mask, hand carved and purchased in West Africa.
Special Features: This Baule
mask is one of the Mblo masks which are used for entertainment purpose in
skits and solo dances. This mask would have represented one important person
in the village and the decorations of both the horns and the superstructure
comb are mainly chosen for their aesthetic value and also to infer the wealth
of the depicted citizen.
Smooth carved surfaces are done to represent the wellness of the subject, her
fine skin tone and beauty and also the elaborate coiffure and facial marks which
in African cultures are beautifying. The red daub on the face represents abundant
life. The introspective face, downcast eyes and jutting forehead are all signatures
of Baule masks.
Hanging Instructions: Two holes are precarved
into the top portion of the back of the mask. String is tied through the holes
for immediate hanging.
Care: Dust the piece as needed.
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UPS for shipping within the US and Canada. Each piece is usually shipped within
24 hours of the order with the exception of the weekend. If you are in Canada
please select "UPS Standard to Canada" for the shipping option. If you are an
international customer please select "TNT International Shipping" during checkout.
The shipping will come out as $0 and will be added to your order. Please call
203-629-0902 or email us info@lotusmasks.com
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transit times. Lotus Masks uses Instapak foam injection packing system to
insure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about
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