African Tribal Art: Mask with Beard, Baule People, Ivory Coast. Carved wood, Mid 20th Century. The mask features and elaborate coiffure, scarification marks and an open mouth with pursed lips. The beard is wrapped in coils. Overall, the mask has a fine patina with pigmented details including the eyelids, ears and teeth.

Provenance: Private Collection, Massachusetts, Private collection, New York

Dimensions: 15.5"H x 8"W x 8"D Good condition, with indications of use and age, Please inspect the photos and videos, which supplement the written description and show the condition of this lot.

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