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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Pair of Diviner’s Figures (Baule peoples)
Used by a diviner during ritual sessions, these figures help to communicate with the spirits.
Owie Kimou, Portrait Mask (Mblo) of Moya Yanso (Baule peoples)
This mask is a portrait of a particular woman, but was worn and danced by her male relatives.
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