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Baule People: A Legacy of Masks and Spiritual Symbolism The Baule people, hailing from central Ivory Coast in West Africa, stand apart as one of the most prolific sculptural traditions in Africa. Their art is deeply intertwined with religious beliefs—primarily ancestor worship—and reflects a complex cosmology that governs daily life. The Baule’s artistic heritage stretches back centuries, shaped by migrations from Ghana and enduring i…
The Lifeline
Scroll through baule people's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups baule people's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
