Baule Ram Goli Mask - 16" H X 10" W X 6.5" D

The Baule are one of the Anyi peoples who moved to the Ivory Coast more than 200 years ago and adopted masking traditions from their neighbors, the Guro and Senufo peoples. This wooden ram mask is a sculptural example of their intricate carving and does not represent a single, identifiable animal. It is composed of elements from different animals and represents a "bush spirit," emphasizing that it has no counterpart on earth. It is a thing of the "bush" – and things of the bush are male and ungovernable. The mask bears some of the classic details of a bovine head, horns extending from the back and an open jaw.   

This piece is well proportioned and would present nicely on a wall or a stand. Perfect for a range of interior settings from Rustic, Eclectic... to Southwestern or Globally-Inspired.  

Place of Origin: Ivory Coast/Côte d’Ivoire

Date of Manufacture: mid/late 20th Century

Condition: Excellent

Wear: Consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions: 16 in. H X 10 in. W X 6.5 in. D

Reference:

The Met

Western Connecticut State University

The Art of Africa by Elsy Leuzinger pg. 103

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