Description: From a Tucson, Arizona collector's estate: Vintage Baule tribal bronze mask. The Baule people live in Cote de Ivoire (Ivory Coast) in western Africa. They have an ancient tradition of making ceremonial masks. Bronze masks such as this made by the lost-wax casting technique began to appear in the late 19th century. Obviously not made to wear, these masks were an art form that had its roots in the mining of gold which the Ivory Coast and Ghana had a lot of. Artisans learned the lost wax casting technique to make gold ornaments for people of wealth both, native and colonists. They then turned this skill to bronze and made masks, figurines and jewelry. This beautiful and heavy bronze mask measures 7½ inches in height and features a great detail of detail. Acquired by the collector in the 1970's at the Tucson Gem and Mineral show which has a large area dedicated to African art and artifacts. Please examine all the photos and ask any questions before bidding. Carefully packed shipping is $18.95 to U.S addresses. Click here to see my other items for sale Click here to read my feedback. Bid with confidence Vintage Sacramento, vintage California, California history, rare book, chicago, Illinois, railroad history, steam locomotive,Chicago history, Antique Chicago, Lionel, Kalo, Steam Engine, Tucson, Oracle, Arizona, Scottsdale, Santa Fe, Maria Marinez, Avayu, Albuquerque, tonita pena, awa tsireh, pablita velare begay turquoise, zuni, navajo sterling, shalako mana, Navajo, San Ildefonso, Nampeyo, Maria Martinez, Acoma, Casas Grandes, Hohokam, Santo Domingo, Apache, Zuni. Zia, Dan mask, Benin, Nuna mask, Dogon mask, senufo mask, yoruba mask, chokwe mask, fang mask
Price: 65 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2025-02-02T00:33:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Provenance: Tucson Arizona estate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Culture: African
