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The juxtaposition of the organic
who crafted these statues as part of their rich ritual traditions
contributing to the rich musical and performative traditions of the Kuba people
these masks often represent ancestral spirits
Ivorian Baule Mask - Mask With Curled Horns masks The juxtaposition of the organicIvorian Baule Mask 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 has
