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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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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.
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.
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.
The Baule people are farmers who populate the eastern side of the Ivory Coast, being part of the Akan people who dwell in both Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Their art has been described as one of the most important tribal styles in the Ivory Coast. Using heavily stylized designs for statues and masks, their…
The Baule people are farmers who populate the eastern side of the Ivory Coast, being part of the Akan people who dwell in both Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Their art has been described as one of the most important tribal styles in the Ivory Coast. Using heavily stylized designs for statues and masks, their…
Once worn during conflict by leaders as military costume, these masks were designed to intimidate the enemy. The all-seeing eyes are connections to mighty warrior ancestors and. Today, they are worn during dances which tell stories of great battles past and during funeral ceremonies to honour the dead. Mask Information Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast…
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).
Please note Cracks in Female (see pics)
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. Mask Information Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast Culture………………………… Baule Function…………………………..
This striking mask is over 70 years old; a real treasure and in immaculate condition
Mask Information
Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast
Culture………………………… Baule
Function……………………….. Honour & Celebration
Dimensions……………………. 30 x 33 x 18cm
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. Mask Information Country of Origin…………….. Ivory Coast Culture………………………… Baule Function…………………………..
