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 Dan Bassa statue from Liberia is a remarkable piece of African art that captures the essence of the Dan people's rich cultural heritage and artistic expression

Baule cloth can be used in various ways

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