A Baule mask, ivory coast, carved from a single piece of hardwood. This mask depicts a female face with small delicate features, a pursed mouth, a long thin nose, and small ears. The hair is arranged in to three parts with intricate groove detailing. The mask has remnants of pigment and patina but due to the repetitive handling it as worn away. Mounted on a wood stand. Height 42.5 cm, width 12 cm, depth 12 cm