Lot 197
 

A Baule mask, Ivory Coast, with typical coiffure, relief carved scarifications to the face, the pronounced almond shape eyes with crescent slits, the outer edge pierced, 33cm; and a Bambara (Bamana) mask, Mali, the coiffure with central crest above three braid carved bands, the forehead with geometric and banded decoration, the hooded eyes above a long slender nose and small mouth, flanked by dog tooth bands, the outer edge pierced, 33cm, both with stands

A private West Yorkshire collection.

Sold for £90


 

A Baule mask, Ivory Coast, with typical coiffure, relief carved scarifications to the face, the pronounced almond shape eyes with crescent slits, the outer edge pierced, 33cm; and a Bambara (Bamana) mask, Mali, the coiffure with central crest above three braid carved bands, the forehead with geometric and banded decoration, the hooded eyes above a long slender nose and small mouth, flanked by dog tooth bands, the outer edge pierced, 33cm, both with stands

Provenance

A private West Yorkshire collection.

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