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Ivory Coast is home to a rich diversity of masking traditions, each carrying its own ceremonial meaning, symbolism and artistic style. This collection brings together masks from several cultural groups across the region, reflecting generations of craftsmanship and ritual practice passed down through community and family life.
Among the most recognised are the Baule masks, traditionally worn during harvest celebrations, funeral ceremonies and to honour respected visitors. The striking Bedu masks are known for their towering plank forms and are danced during annual New Year and harvest festivities, while finely carved Senufo masks are often associated with honouring elders and guiding the deceased into the ancestral realm. Dan protection masks also hold an important place within initiation ceremonies and village rituals.
Each piece is sourced directly from West Africa and reflects the enduring cultural traditions and artistic heritage of the communities from which they originate.
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Goli Bedu plank mask shaped from a single piece of timber with the recognisable vertical form and patterned surface work.
A distinctive example of Baule carving tradition
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Baule
Function……………………….. Celebration and Fertility
Dimensions……………………. 51 x 25x 4cm
Goli Bedu plank mask featuring the classic upright form and strong linear detailing.
Carved by hand in the traditional style of Côte d’Ivoire’s mask-making heritage
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Baule
Function……………………….. Celebration and Fertility
Dimensions……………………. 51 x 25x 4cm
Hand-carved Goli Bedu plank mask with the tall, elongated silhouette and graphic markings tied to Baule ceremonial use.
A bold piece of West African craftsmanship.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Baule
Function……………………….. Celebration and Fertility
Dimensions……………………. 51 x 25x 4cm
Hand-carved Goli Lunar mask with its distinctive round silhouette and graphic detailing.
A striking example of Côte d’Ivoire’s traditional mask-making.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Baule
Function……………………….. Celebration and Fertility
Dimensions……………………. 50 x 23x 3cm
Goli Lunar mask carved with the classic circular form and bold, simplified features linked to Baule ceremonial traditions.
A strong piece of West African artistry.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Baule
Function……………………….. Celebration and Fertility
Dimensions……………………. 50 x 23x 3cm
Superb condition XL signature wall mask.
A plank mask of the Bedu Association of the Gurunsi people which first appeared in the early 20th century. The horns represent a mythical buffalo-like animal which protects and unities. Danced with elaborate raffia, it would appear at many types of ceremonies.
Mask Information
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture………………………… Gurunsi
Function……………………….. Celebration, Protection & Initiation
Dimensions……………………. 83 x 65 x 17cm
Senufu art and design
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
The road to Abidjian
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
Staring down your ancestry
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
Classic beauty, intricate design
A delicately carved mask combining both human and animal features. Although it was always owned
and worn by a man, Kpelie represented the concept of feminine beauty and fertility.
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture/ Ehnic Group………….Senufo
Function……………………….. Initiation/ Ancestral
Dimensions……………………. 31x 17 x 10cm
Striking tall pair of Senufu “Poro” figures from Ivory Coast.
While the Senufo blacksmiths and professional sculptors carved countless small statues, generally under 30cm in height, those of larger size are relatively rare…
These Statues can be bought individually or as a set of 2 (Male and Female).
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture…………………………… Senufo
Function……………………….. Guidance
Dimensions……………………. 118 x 21 x 12cm
Ndoma masks portray an honoured person of the village who is celebrated during an elaborate ceremonial dance called Mblo, which is often performed on stilts. These masks represent the Baule people’s idealised vision of beauty, depicted in carefully carved features, elaborate hairstyles, and symbolic scarification.
