This board mask (carrying mask) was carried ahead on special occasions, e.g. in the event of a disaster in the village. The wearer was led. What story does this unique piece have to tell? As a special feature, the turtle appears to be eating a butterfly, but the depiction of a male and a female mask is also interesting. The Baule ethnic group is known for its sophisticated figurative sculptures. Size: 116 cm high, 50 cm wide. [hint: this is an automatic translation from German]   |   Category: Kultgegenstände   |   Material: Holz   |   Country of origin: Savanes, Côte d'Ivoire | Similar pieces