Baule Mask Design I c. 1940s - 1950s

"Baule Mask Design I" is a print created by American artist Irene Clark (1927-1980) around the mid-20th century. The artwork is a bold, simplified depiction of a Baule mask, a style of mask traditionally created by the Baule people of Ivory Coast. Clark's use of bright colors and geometric forms, characteristic of her style, give the print a modern and graphic feel. This print, one of a limited edition of 20, demonstrates Clark's fascination with African art and her ability to translate its powerful aesthetic into her own unique visual language.