Details
- Dimensions
- 5.5ʺW × 2ʺD × 7.25ʺH
- Styles
- African
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 1980s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Verdigris
- Condition Notes
- good good less
- Description
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African Tribal Baule Cast Bronze Mask,
measures: 7.25 " h by 5.5" w by 2" D
small Passport masks serve … more African Tribal Baule Cast Bronze Mask,
measures: 7.25 " h by 5.5" w by 2" D
small Passport masks serve to mark the passage of an initiate into the men secret society and his elevation into the higher ranks. The small masks may be presented at meetings of senior members of the men society to indicate their right to be present and participate in the deliberations.
Diviner’s would recommend that small masks be given to children to wear to ward off evil witches or cure illnesses. less
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