{"product_id":"old-baule-ceremonial-mask-ivory-coast-african-tribal-art","title":"Old Baule Ceremonial Mask — Ivory Coast - African tribal art","description":"Origin: Ivory Coast — Baule peoples\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 30 cm\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Carved wood, two-tone patina (lighter cap, darker face)\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Visible age crack running through the conical cap and faintly into the forehead (see photo) — stable overall, no active structural risk observed; general age-consistent surface wear throughout\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece:\u003cbr\u003eA Baule mask combining a tall, smooth conical cap in lighter natural wood tone with a darker oval face below. The face features heavy-lidded, half-closed eyes beneath gently arched brows converging at the nose bridge, giving the mask a calm, inward expression characteristic of Baule facial carving conventions. Small block-shaped ears project from either side of the head, and fine notched linear marks appear at the cheeks and chin, likely referencing scarification patterns. The mouth is carved as a small open rectangular notch. The two-tone patina — warm and light on the cap, deeper and darker across the face — adds visual contrast and is consistent with genuine age and differential handling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition note: A visible crack runs vertically through the conical cap, extending faintly into the upper forehead area (see photo). This is disclosed for transparency; the mask remains structurally stable as photographed.","brand":"\u0026 Other Stories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48135274103010,"sku":"ALB-MAS-046","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/2201\/3922\/files\/a9677bf4-d872-4a3c-9456-6e630d0d7ced.jpg?v=1785885206","url":"https:\/\/www.alobalo.shop\/products\/old-baule-ceremonial-mask-ivory-coast-african-tribal-art","provider":"Alobalo ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}