Beautifully red pigment Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 22 - H 36 and weight 0.8 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 25 - H 46 and weight 1 kg.

This larger than life figure with the head of a monkey represent one of the humbler gods of the Baulte tribe. It is called Gbekre or Mbotumbo, a god with several tasks, for he is both judge of hell and helper of those in need, protector of the living against their enemies. Statues of standing monkeys were used in many different Baule cults, the most prominent of which was Mbra and they are very different in style of other Baule sculptures. If the ancestor-cult statues are often characterized by refined and detailed carving, the wood stained and often polished, the Gbekre are very different. They are roughly carved in unstained wood. They combine human and animal traits in such a way that it is nearly impossible to separate them. Besides, they are used for many different cults, for a trance divination cult among them. Women are forbidden to see some of them, others are openly shown.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 87 - H 23 and weight 11 kg

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse. "

Made of 100% wood, pigment "

Model is W 20 - H 30 and weight 2 kg."

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 20 - H 38 and weight 0.3 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 22 - H 46 and weight 0.8 kg.

This hand-carved Grebo Mask made of dense wood and black pigment belongs to the Kroo group and is nicknamed Nyabwa. The Grebo ethnic group in Ivory Coast uses this helmet mask to prepare spiritually for war.

Made of 100% Dense wood and metal.

Model is W 41 - H 24 and Weight 1.2 kg.

An old fetish doll that lies outside the realm of anything recognizable in nature. It belongs to the works and the ritual practice of the Senufo tribe. The figure give visual representation to invisible bush spirits and function as divination devices. Believed to be used to uncover misdeeds, false testimony, and culpability. Although such works have the potential to affect all members of a Senufo community, access to this doll oracle is restricted to the most enlightened senior male and, occasionally, female members, who keep it shrouded in secrecy.

Made of 100% Wood, iron, woven fiber, organic material, cowrie shell.

Model is W 25 – H 50 and weight 0.2 kg.

This hand-carved Grebo Mask made of dense wood and black pigment belongs to the Kroo group and is nicknamed Nyabwa. The Grebo ethnic group in Ivory Coast uses this helmet mask to prepare spiritually for war.

Made of 100% Dense wood and metal.

Model is W 47 - H 18 and weight 2 kg.

This Senufo Kpelie hand-carved wooden mask comes from the Ivory Coast/Mali. It has preserved its authenticity, surface and aged patina. The wood carving is exquisite and exaggerated features, have all of the hallmarks of the Ivory Coast/Mali Senufo people’s ‘Kpelie’ mask. Beautiful, mysterious and poetic, imbued with the cultural narrative of its people and its time.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 20 – H 65 and weight 3kg.

This beautifully carved mask originates from the Baule tribe. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse. The Mblo masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals.

Made of 100% wood, pigments

Model is W 58 – H 25 and weight 1.9 kg.

In this type of masks, human features are combined with the powerful bill of the hornbill bird, which is the most distinguishing feature of these masks. The bird is honored by the Jimini, the Ligbi, the Senufo and other peoples. They attach great importance to this bird, considering it one of mythical primeval animals, an attendant on the souls of the dead and a symbol of fertility. They are danced during the funerals of distinguished Muslim holy men, and their performances mark critical moments during the Muslim calendar year, and at the end of Ramadan, the month-long Islamic fast. The masqueraders are greatly admired for the grace of their dance movements, which they perform in pairs and in perfect unison. They are also valued for the positive qualities ascribed to the hornbill, whose behavior and family life are considered exemplary by the Ligbi.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 19 – H 28 and weight 0.4 kg.

Beautifully red pigment Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 20 - H 36 and weight 4 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 20 - H 37 and weight 0.4 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called “Mblo”. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood.

Model is W 20 – H 39 and weight 0.7 kg.

This hand-carved anthropomorphic figure comes from the Ivory Coast/Mali and is called Tugubele. It has preserved its authenticity, surface, and aged patina. The wood carving is exquisite and exaggerated features, have all of the hallmarks of the Senufo people. 

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 72 – H 23 and weight 0.5 kg.

Extraordinary Gela War Mask from the Guere tribe of Ivory Coast. The term Gela refers to the animated being comprised of face mask, costume, and the wearer beneath. The mask present many natural horns and teeth throughout blending animal and human elements. Gela masks have been given a variety of identities that, rather than describing their physical appearance, are linked to the powers associated with the mask persona. 

The Guere ethnic group are found traditionally in Ivory Coast . They are associated with the Wobe, Kran, Gere and others and are often grouped together with them as "We" people . The mask of the We people are often grimacing, fierce looking. 

Made of 100% Wood, horns.

Model is W 27 – H 37 and weight 4 kg.

This Guro mask and many of the other masks are representations of the spirit of Gu, the wife of Zamble, a supernatural being. Guro masks originate from the west coast of Africa and more specifically from Ivory Coast. Guro mask is very unique and has a combination of human and animal traits and imaginary beasts. The Guro tribe or Gouro tribe as they are sometimes pronounced are very spiritual people and their masks are all representations of their way of live and spiritual way of life.

Made of 100% wood, pigment.

Model is W 24 – H 60 and weight 1 kg.

The Guros are well known as sculptors of colorful masks, statuettes, pulleys weavers and spoons. This Guro mask and many of the other masks are representations of the spirit of Gu, the wife of Zamble, a supernatural being. Guro masks originate from the west coast of Africa and more specifically from Ivory Coast. Guro mask is very unique and has a combination of human and animal traits and imaginary beasts. The Guro tribe or Gouro tribe as they are sometimes pronounced are very spiritual people and their masks are all representations of their way of live and spiritual way of life.

Made of 100% wood, pigment.

Model is W 30 – H 40 and weight 0.9 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 12 - H 30 and weight 0.6 kg.

This fine and colorful mask is an old Eastern Mbuya Pende. Pende masks are among the most dramatic works of all African art. The Pende tribe carves several different types of masks that they use to communicate with spirits during rituals.

Made of 100% wood

Model is W 49 – H 24 and weight 0. kg.

This light mask (late 1800s) represents the spirit of an ancestor and was used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong. Elegant lines are typical of Fang masks, which were among the most influential.

Made of 100% Native fiber, wood and paint.

Model is W 48 - H 21 and weight 1.6 kg.

This handcradted Grebo Mask with dense wood belongs to the Grebo group of Kru, a small population of the western coast of the Ivory Coast, and their neighbours from eastern Liberia). The distinctive style with protruding tubular eyes in varying numbers is rare with an exaggerated abstract facial features and large headdresses. Grebo ethnic group in Ivory Coast uses this mask to the needs of “fetish” (sacrifices).

Made of 100% carved wood.

Model is W 25 – H 64 and weight 1.4 kg.

Beautifully carved Baule ancestral portrait originating from Ivory Coast. These refined human face masks are usually portraits of particular known individuals or dignitary celebrated during a ceremonial dance called Mbloâ. Masks such as this one were used in entertainment dances and are one of the oldest of Baule art forms. Baule art is sophisticated and stylistically diverse.

Made of 100% wood, pigment

Model is W 20 - H 35 and weight 1.9 kg."

This Guro mask and many of the other masks are representations of the spirit of Gu, the wife of Zamble, a supernatural being. Guro masks originate from the west coast of Africa and more specifically from Ivory Coast. Guro mask is very unique and has a combination of human and animal traits and imaginary beasts. The Guro tribe or Gouro tribe as they are sometimes pronounced are very spiritual people and their masks are all representations of their way of live and spiritual way of life.

Made of 100% wood, pigment.

Model is W 18 – H 32 and weight 0.7 kg.

This light mask (late 1800s) represents the spirit of an ancestor and was used for social control by Ngil, the judiciary association. The facial markings, abstract features and strong. Elegant lines are typical of Fang masks, which were among the most influential.

Made of 100% Native fiber, wood and paint.

Model is W 49 - H 18 and weight 1.5 kg.