Facial Mascara Carnero

Baule · Côte d’Ivoire

Reference: MFZ-10

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Height
28 cm
Material
Wood and pigments

The ram is the male of the herd. It is a symbol of fertility and strength. Baulé a celestial genius, Nyamyé. This mask, of great dimensions…

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The ram is the male of the herd. It is a symbol of fertility and strength. Baulé a celestial genius, Nyamyé. This mask, of great dimensions for a mask of this type, participates in fertility parties. Beautiful polychrome and head of great realism. Small restoration in the right ear, at the tips of the horns and in the nose.

Further technical information
Width
55 cm
Attributed period
Mid-century XX

Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.

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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.

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