Mask of the "mblo" group ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Baoulé · ID: 3034110

Description

wood, dark brown patina, remains of pigments, an oval, vaulted base, the actual mask face superimposed, elaborate coiffure, min. dam., cracks, small missing parts, slight traces of abrasion;
the dances that feature “mblo” masks are always “women’s” dances, so called because women may participate, and because the style of the dance movement is considered feminine and very beautiful. In the minds of the Baule, these masks are associated with the village and with women, although it is of course men who wear them in dances. These dances, called “gbagba”, are for entertainment on the Baule days of rest, the new year, the arrival of important visitors, and the national holiday. The masks also appear at the funerals of important women, and very occasionally of men particularly associated with the dance.

L’objet Mask of the “mblo” group avec l’ID d’objet 3034110 a fait partie de la dernière vente aux enchères 72nd tribal art auction dans 9 mars 2013 le Zemanek-Münster Hôtel des ventes. L’objet portant le numéro de lot 285 a atteint un prix de vente de 3 500 €.

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Littérature comparée

David, Jean, Baule, Zürich 2001, p. 45