Global Art & Artifacts

Kpan Mblo Portrait Mask.  Helmet. Baule People.  Wood.  Cote d’Ivoire.  Africa

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The origin of these masks is to portray an honored person during a celebration of that person.  Colored costumes are worn and attached via cords through the holes in the back of the mask.

 

This is indeed a rare and important African mask.

 

Its condition is near museum quality with a few minor cracks and general wear.

 

For the Serious Collector.  Stand not included.

This RARE mask as been purchased.  Thank you C.R.

 

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