Baoule Mblo mask - SOLD OUT
African dances and art
This circular wooden African mask belongs to the style of the Master of Kamer, named after the owner of the first round mask of this type in Ivory Coast, Henri Kamer (1927-1992). It is an Mblo type mask linked to dances performed during socio-political problems but also during village festivities. We can see on this piece half-moon eyes, a small circular mouth and a headdress finely chiseled around the edge, inlaid with kaolin.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1950
- Size
- 22 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
- Condition
- Excellent
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African dances and art
This circular wooden African mask belongs to the style of the Master of Kamer, named after the owner of the first round mask of this type in Ivory Coast, Henri Kamer (1927-1992). It is an Mblo type mask linked to dances performed during socio-political problems but also during village festivities. We can see on this piece half-moon eyes, a small circular mouth and a headdress finely chiseled around the edge, inlaid with kaolin.