Description : African Tribal Art: Baule People, Côte d'Ivoire: Mbra Cult Monkey/Baboon Mask, c.1900. The abstracted facial features are smooth and patinated, with evidence of libations, the open mouth reveals large incisors. The mask comes with a custom-made wood-and-steel display stand.
Monkey masks and other representations of monkeys are intimately associated with the Baule. Their carving is among the most refined and restrained in Africa, and the simplicity and refined rendering of this mask is a fine example of their best craft.
Monkey masks are rare among the Baule, whose Mbra cult includes the creation and veneration of many simian sculptures. According to the Baule, monkeys are the link between civilized world of the village and the dangerous sphere of the wild bush.
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About the lot N° 10 Title : Baule Mbra Cult Monkey Mask Size : 13H x 7W x 5.5D, 19H on stand. (inches) Notes : This lot is being sold subject to a confidential reserve price. Condition report : Good condition with evidence of use and age.
Note: Please inspect the photos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot. 500 Gallery, auctioneer, Franklin, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Rare Examples of African Tribal Art Sale date : 10 Mar 2021It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale