To the Baule people, sculpture serves many functions and these can shift over time and within different contexts.
19th–20th century
To the Baule people, sculpture serves many functions and these can shift over time and within different contexts.
19th–20th century
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Used by a diviner during ritual sessions, these figures help to communicate with the spirits.
These sculptures reflect the complementary social roles of men and women in Senufo culture.
This mask is a portrait of a particular woman, but was worn and danced by her male relatives.
Bank of America's Masterpiece Moment
Crafted in the 16th century, this pair of six-panel screens is painted in ink on paper and showcases both Yamato-e and Chinese painting styles. The work features pine trees―a typical Japanese motif―and it has beautifully captured the richness of a Japanese landscape.