{"product_id":"baule-style-carved-wood-mask-west-africa","title":"Baule-Style Carved Wood Mask — West Africa","description":"A striking hand-carved wood mask in the style of the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire, featuring the refined, serene facial features characteristic of Baule mask carving: an elongated oval face, narrow arched brows, almond-shaped raised eyes, a slender nose, and a small closed mouth. The forehead and cheeks are incised with geometric chevron and diagonal-line motifs, inlaid with white pigment (kaolin) for contrast against the mask's dark, glossy patina. A tall, elegant coiffure rises above the face and curves into a hooked crest at the top, a hallmark of Baule styling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece is carved from a single piece of wood and finished with a deep brown-black surface patina consistent with age and handling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 62 cm (24.4 in)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Carved wood with pigment inlay\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Baule (Côte d'Ivoire), West African\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Attributed to Baule carving tradition — offered as a Baule-style mask; age and specific provenance not independently verified\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good estate\/vintage condition with natural patina and minor surface wear consistent with age; please review photos closely for exact condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote: This is a decorative object being sold as a Baule-style carved mask. We have not had it formally authenticated or dated, and no ceremonial use history is claimed. Buyers seeking museum-grade provenance documentation should inquire before purchase.","brand":"\u0026 Other Stories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48090737279202,"sku":"ALB-MAS-018","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/2201\/3922\/files\/6e32c3d1-e4e2-4ad3-a908-02174d5cfc43.jpg?v=1784941257","url":"https:\/\/www.alobalo.shop\/products\/baule-style-carved-wood-mask-west-africa","provider":"Alobalo ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}