Ivorian Baule Mask - Ebony Face with Headdress Mask is a striking example of

is a striking example of West African artistry

a testament to the Baule’s long-standing tradition of weaving

This Senufo wooden stool from Côte d'Ivoire is a stunning example of the Senufo people’s exceptional craftsmanship and artistry

Baule cloth can be used in various ways

this mask holds profound spiritual and cultural significance

Ivorian Baule Mask - Ebony Face with Headdress Mask is a striking example ofBaule Mask from Ivory Coast 20th Century The Baule people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cote dIvoire (Ivory Coast). They belong to the Akan peoples who inhabited Ghana centuries ago. According to a legend, in the eighteenth century, the queen mother, Abla Pokou had to lead her people west to the shores of Comoe, the land of Senufo. To cross the river she sacrificed her son. This sacrifice originated the name Baule, for Baouli means the child