Baule Tribe Mirrors ~25.2" Tall (New 2024)

Dimensions: H:25.2" W:1.6" L:25.2" Weight: 9.5 lbs. Baule Tribe Mirrors – When it comes to mirrors, the Baule tribe incorporates their distinctive artistic styles into these objects, turning functional items into pieces of art. These mirrors feature wooden frames, hand-carved with traditional motifs and patterns. The frames that are painted in bright colors, echo the vivid hues seen in other forms of Baule art. The frames may also include symbolic designs representing animals, human figures, or abstract patterns, each holding specific meanings and stories within Baule culture. Baule art is not merely decorative, it plays a crucial role in the social and spiritual life of the tribe. The art serves as a medium to connect with ancestors and spirits, to convey social status, and to celebrate cultural identity.   About the Tribe Baule or Baoule people are found in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) between the Comoé and Bandama rivers. The Baule belong to the Akan peoples and one of the largest gr