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Its historical significance and unique beauty ensure it will be a cherished part of any collection
18th Century
The intricate patterns are created using a unique process that involves applying fermented mud to the cloth
Such a shield would have been a prestigious item
Dimensions: Approximately 19 inches in height and 16 inches in diameter
Ivorian Baule Mask - Ebony Head with Bird bronze Its historical significance and uniqueBaule Mask from Ivory Coast 20th Century. The Baule people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cote dIvoire (Ivory Coast). They belong to the Akan peoples who inhabited Ghana centuries ago. According to a legend, in the eighteenth century, the queen mother, Abla Pokou had to lead her people west to the shores of Comoe, the land of Senufo. To cross the river she sacrificed her son. This sacrifice originated the name Baule, for Baouli means the