Ivorian Red Baule Mask Size:14” tall 5.5” wide making them stand out as

making them stand out as distinctive pieces of art

This Dan Bassa wooden stool from 19th century Liberia is an exquisite artifact that embodies the rich cultural heritage and exceptional craftsmanship of the Dan Bassa people

each laden with symbolic meaning

often made from cotton

The stool’s design reflects the Senufo’s appreciation for order

Ivorian Red Baule Mask Size:14” tall 5.5” wide making them stand out asBaule Mask from Ivory Coast 19th 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