A Baule/Yaure Moonmask, Ivory Coast, early to mid 20th century, with a pointed mouth beneathe a slender nose, framed by bulging sliteyes, scarification patterns at the cheeks and the forehead, the rim partly fragmentary.

This mask was danced before the main-dance ceremonies started, natural dark to brownish patina,

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Height: 22 cm
Weight: 630 g