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Item Description Add a unique and culturally rich piece of West African folk art to your collection with this striking handcrafted masquerade doll from Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). This beautifully detailed figure represents the iconic Zaouli masquerade, a vibrant traditional dance originating from the Guro and Baule people. While many dance dolls are posed standing, this distinctive piece is depicted in a unique seated or squatting position, resting directly on a thick, textured bed of natural straw and raffia. The figure features a striking bright red-painted, hand-carved wooden mask face, accented with contrasting white eye outlines, a black mouth, and delicate yellow and white dot patterns across the forehead. It is dressed in a woven blue, white, and orange striped fabric draped over the body. The doll is vividly adorned with bright pink yarn framing the face and tufts of natural white and brown animal hair forming the dramatic headdress and side accents. Item Specifics Culture/Origin: Guro / Baule People, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), West Africa Type: Tribal Masquerade / Zaouli Seated Doll Figure Style: Folk Art / Ethnographic Display / Global Decor Pose: Seated/Squatting Dimensions Height: 7 inches Width: 6.5 inches Depth: 3 inches Materials Face: Hand-carved and painted wood Clothing & Base: Woven textiles (striped cloth) and a thick natural straw/raffia base Accents: Animal hair/fiber (headdress, side accents), bright pink dyed yarn, and hand-applied pigments. Condition Good Pre-Owned/Vintage Condition. This authentic handmade item shows expected signs of natural wear consistent with age and the organic materials used. There is some minor fraying to the fabric and natural shedding to the straw base and hair accents, which only adds to its rustic, ethnographic charm. Please carefully review all provided photos as they serve as a comprehensive part of the visual description.
