Amazing Vintage Baule Mask

Description

Amazing Vintage Baule dance mask. Burkina Faso Great Condition.
Measures: 18"x8"x5.5"
Baule dance mask details the physical facial features namely eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth and eyes. In addition, the coiffure, beard, and facial scarification compliment the physical beauty. The scars found around the eyes and mouth indicates human scarification during rites of passage into adulthood. The beard Indicates that the person is an elder, someone who has created a family, lived a full life and one who deserves respect that comes with age and wisdom. This mask was used for a dance during initiation ceremony.
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