# 7015 African Baule Bronze Passport Mask 7.25" h

African Tribal Baule Cast  Bronze Mask,

Measuring 7.25" h by 5.5" w by 1.25" D, the African Baule Bronze Passport Mask is a small mask presented to signify the passage of an initiate into a men's secret society. These masks may be given to children to protect them from evil spells and illnesses. Typically, passport masks emulate the styles and forms of larger masks, with the Bamileke of the Cameroon Grasslands being known for their artistic excellence and royal masks.