Baule Mask
1935
About this artwork
This artwork is a vibrant depiction of a stylized Baule-inspired mask, rendered in bold colors. It is signed by the artist "Norman Lewis" and dated "1935" in the bottom right corner.
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Norman Lewis was a prominent African American artist associated with the Abstract Expressionist movement, though this earlier work showcases his interest in figurative and ethnographic subjects. This "Baule Mask" reflects a fascination with African heritage and diverse artistic traditions, representing an early exploration of cultural identity that predates his more abstract creations.
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Baule Mask
Norman Lewis, 1935
