Very Old Baule Hyena Mask, Tribal Wooden African MaskThis venerable Baule hyena mask stands as a remarkable artifact of Ivorian sculptural mastery, meticulously carved to capture the fierce essence of one of Africa's most formidable predators. The Baule people of Cte d'Ivoire created such zoomorphic masks for use in sacred ceremonies and initiation rites, where the hyena's cunning and power held profound spiritual significance. The mask's aged wood surface reveals deep patination and authentic wear