Ivorian Baule Firespider Mask african art Baule Spoon from Ivory Coast

Baule Spoon from Ivory Coast

each embodying different aspects of the agricultural cycle—male figures are typically more angular and vertical

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Gabon with this exquisite Punu wooden mask

The textile's surface is adorned with intricate

Ivorian Baule Firespider Mask african art Baule Spoon from Ivory CoastBaule Firespider Mask from Ivory Coast 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