{"product_id":"african-art-baule-ram-mask-hand-carved-wood-ivory-coast-1","title":"African Art Baule Ram Mask - Hand-Carved Wood - Ivory Coast","description":"Welcome to Alobalo! Enhance your collection with this striking and powerful Baule ram mask, an excellent example of West African woodcarving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeature Details\u003cbr\u003eEthnic Group: Baule (Baoulé)\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)\u003cbr\u003eMask Type: Ram \/ Animal Spirit Mask\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: Hand-Carved Wood with Dark Patina\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 54 x 22 cm (Approx. 21.26 x 8.66 inches)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem Description\u003cbr\u003eThis masterful wooden mask showcases the exceptional sculptural tradition of the Baule people of the Ivory Coast. It depicts a stylized ram, a prominent motif in Baule spiritual and ceremonial life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Features:\u003cbr\u003eIntricate Horns: The mask is framed by massive, deeply grooved horns that sweep dynamically inward, representing the physical strength and spiritual weight of the ram.\u003cbr\u003eFacial Structure: It features a highly stylized, elongated animal snout, calm slit eyes, and a distinct central ridge (sagittal crest) running down the forehead.\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful Finish: The wood bears a smooth, dark patina that highlights the sharp, precise lines of the carving.\u003cbr\u003eCultural Significance\u003cbr\u003eIn Baule culture, nature and animal spirits play a vital role in community life. Ram masks are typically used in important masquerade ceremonies (such as the Goli dances or by male secret societies). The ram is a symbol of strength, virility, and the untamed power of the bush. These masks are danced to protect the village from malevolent forces, ensure agricultural fertility, and honor the ancestors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling:\u003cbr\u003eCarefully packaged to ensure safe arrival. Please feel free to message Alobalo with any questions regarding this piece!","brand":"Alobalo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48080737337570,"sku":"BauleRam03","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/2201\/3922\/files\/48b94d84-54f4-4da5-9650-e2b28e635e43_8c251bdc-31aa-4a47-8456-3cc4a2879e1a.jpg?v=1784745719","url":"https:\/\/www.alobalo.shop\/products\/african-art-baule-ram-mask-hand-carved-wood-ivory-coast-1","provider":"Alobalo ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}