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also known as "Bogolanfini
the shield serves as both a symbol of protection and a work of art
as such pieces were often used in ceremonial contexts
Interspersed among the shells are intricate patterns of beadwork
The basket’s design is characterized by a harmonious interplay of colors
Ivorian Baule Firespider Mask Mask also known as "BogolanfiniBaule 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
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