Authentic Baule Wood Mask – Hand-Carved African Tribal Art from Côte d'Ivoire

Size: 30cm (H) - Mask (See image for size on each mask)

Bring the essence of West African heritage into your home with this authentic Baule masks, hand-carved from high-quality tropical wood by skilled artisans in Côte d'Ivoire. Each curve evokes ancestral spirits, village ceremonies, and enduring traditions, more than decor, it's a cultural conversation starter honoring the Baule people.

The Baule Legacy

The Baule (also spelled Bauolé) are known for their intricate wood carvings that blend realism and abstraction in ways that have influenced modern artists like Picasso. These masks are not mass-produced. They are heartfelt creations rooted in generations of skill, connecting you to the vibrant festivals, harvest celebrations, and rites of passage in Ivory Coast.

Classic Baule features include elongated faces, serene expressions, intricate scarification marks, and stylized hairstyles that represent beauty, fertility, and spiritual protection. Traditionally, they are used in Goli dance rituals to bring joy and community harmony.

Sourced directly from Baule cooperative artisans who support fair trade practices.

The Baule are part of the Akan people which live in Ghana and Ivory Coast. These African mask are unique and depict the carvers of Ivory Coast. As this mask is handcrafted the mask that you receive may be slightly different to the picture..