Ivorian Baule Mask - Ebony Face with Headdress bronze Ghanaian Glass bead Necklace

Ghanaian Glass bead Necklace

The dark hue of the wood adds a sense of gravitas and mystique to the piece

The fabric is often made from locally sourced cotton

The dark patina of the wood

Ivorian Baule Mask - Ebony Face with Headdress bronze Ghanaian Glass bead NecklaceBaule 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