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Description : Helmet Mask Bo Nun Amuin, Baule People - Ivory Coast This sacred and fearsome bushcow/antelope men's mask, kept in the bush and hidden from women and children, show the serious and powerful potential of Baule spirits.Considered the most sacred of masks, the Baule make use of the bo nun amuin mask ( meaning 'gods of the bush' or 'gods risen from the bush') to protect the village from outsider threats. The mask is also used during funerals of important male elders, former dancers and chiefs. Danced only at night, it is believed that the mask helps deceased elders become ancestors in the afterlife, these ancestors bring good fortune to the community and aid in the prevention of external threats.This double mouthed variety, that allows the spirit to see in all directions,has random elements attached:crocodile,leopard,antelope,etc.The mask has been repainted (probably in the 1960's) – not unusual for headdresses that were valued and thus used and re-used. It retains a good patina and condition. Dimensions approx. 78 x 28 x 36 cm Tribal Art / African Art

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