Baule · Ivory Coast
Baule Gong Tapper
Wood
Height: 10.25 inches
Description
Baule gong tapper from Ivory Coast, lawle, with spiraling handle, a zoomorphic “goli” mask with wide nostrils and grinning mouth, as well as geometric designs on the backside along with the remains of fabric.
Provenance
Michelle V. Gilbert, Connecticut
Condition
Good condition.
Price$1,250
Payment arranged directly with the gallery
Ten-day examination period
An unexpected combination of functional object, miniature Goli mask, openwork structure, and spiraling column. The sculptor has pushed each component beyond simple utility, creating a remarkably sophisticated play of geometry, rhythm, and negative space.