Ancient Baoulé Dance Mask - Ivory Coast, Cercle De Katiola

Very old mask from the beginning of the 20th century, perhaps even the 19th century in hard wood having suffered the ravages of time and use, with native restorations shiny patina in places with traces of wear This superb dance mask has been restored in two places with rope and dried skin (leather) Human face with trilobed headdress and numerous scarifications a small goat and slightly sculpted beard These native restorations attest to the fact that this mask was important for the clan which used it The collar is pierced with holes to fix the adornment that will cover the dancer A great wisdom emerges from this finely sculpted face a slit is apparent on the back of the headdress that I point out so as not to have the reproach free shipping worldwide