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A Baole elephant mask, ivory coast, worn only by men in…
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A Baole elephant mask, ivory coast, worn only by men in masquerade dances. This anthro-zoomorphic mask is carved from a single piece of lightwood. It features many of the characteristics of the more naturalistic Baule masks, such as the semi-circular eyes and a 'T' shaped nose that represent idealised features. The elephant features comprise of large rounded ears at the top of the head, and at the chin a miniature trunk and tusks. The mask has a black laquer finish and details such as the tusks, eyelids, and ears are coloured with white kaolin. On custom wooden stand. Mask height 33 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 8.9 cm, on stand height 43.5 cm. Provenance: Lim-Strutt collection, Aotearoa
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