Very Old Baule Hyena Mask, Tribal Wooden African Mask Painted Baule perfectly capturing the traditions of

perfectly capturing the traditions of the Bete tribe of West Africa

This traditional Stool with Three Legs from the Lobi Tribe in Burkina Faso is handcrafted from wood for an authentic

Inventory # 10715

Length: 16 inches

Very Old Baule Hyena Mask, Tribal Wooden African Mask Painted Baule perfectly capturing the traditions ofThis venerable Baule hyena mask stands as a remarkable artifact of Ivorian sculptural mastery, meticulously carved to capture the fierce essence of one of Africa's most formidable predators. The Baule people of Cte d'Ivoire created such zoomorphic masks for use in sacred ceremonies and initiation rites, where the hyena's cunning and power held profound spiritual significance. The mask's aged wood surface reveals deep patination and authentic wear