GothamGallery Fine African Art - Baule Bonu Amwin Mask

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay

Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Online Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Striking African West Coast Baule Bonu Amwin Buffalo Mask Measurement: Height: 29 Width: 8 Depth: 6.5 Inches Measurement: Height: 73.5 Width: 20.5 Depth: 16.5 Centimeters Measurement Mask OnlyMaterial: Wood, Pigment Estimated Age: Early 20th Century Condition: Very Good Remarks: Highly stylized helmet mask form zoomorphic attributes dark patina Shipping: US East Coast - Estimated $18.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME CONDITION Minor wood deterioration, chips and scrapes, tribal repair to fang area, overall condition very good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND The Baule represent one of the most important tribes of the West Coast. Their name is testimony to their birth – according to legend, Queen Aba Pokou led her people on an exodus towards the gold mining areas during the 18th Century and had to cross a river w she was obliged to sacrifice her son to the river god, thus giving her people the name Bauli, “the son is dead” During the 19th Century, the queendom disintegrated due to internal conflicts and by the beginning of the 20th century, when the French colonials arrived, they found only a network of villages, headed by read more

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.