Primarily utilized for entertainment purposes, African masks within the Baule tradition are an exceptional example of African artwork. These masks are recognizable by their unique, dark patina and intricate hairstyles, which are adorned with delicate "ngole." Baule portrait masks, also known as Gbagba, depict refined young women and men, whose valor or conventions are conveyed through their hairstyle, location, and selection of scarification. The Kpan Kpan dance, which spotlights societal dilemmas or political initiatives, is gradually taking the place of traditional dances that showcase these masks.