Ivorian Baule Mask - Ebony Face with Headdress Mask this textile embodies the rich

this textile embodies the rich cultural history and vibrant artistry that have been passed down through generations

Baule cloth can be used in various ways

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Ivorian Baule Mask - Ebony Face with Headdress Mask this textile embodies the richBaule Mask from Ivory Coast 20th Century The Baule people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Cote dIvoire (Ivory Coast). They belong to the Akan peoples who inhabited Ghana centuries ago. According to a legend, in the eighteenth century, the queen mother, Abla Pokou had to lead her people west to the shores of Comoe, the land of Senufo. To cross the river she sacrificed her son. This sacrifice originated the name Baule, for Baouli means the child