Baoulé masks stand out for their harmonious, idealized features, marked by refined forms and balanced proportions.

Used in Gbè dance ceremonies, they embody bush spirits or protective ancestors.

They play a central role in rites tied to social harmony, fertility, and mediation between the visible and invisible worlds.

Their stylized beauty reflects the Baoulé aesthetic ideal, where spirituality, elegance, and symbolism unite to celebrate life and safeguard the community.