Baule - Baule

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€ 350
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Julien Gauthier
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Selected by Julien Gauthier

With almost a decade of experience bridging science, museum curation, and traditional blacksmithing, Julien has developed a unique expertise in historical arms, armour, and African art.

Estimate  € 1,800 - € 2,200
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Description from the seller

Elegant carving of a spirit spouse, carved with particularly fine detail, crescent scarification lines on strong calves, arms in relief along long torso with particularly long defined fingers. Head is adorned with two dome sections of hair on sides, short crested hairdo has tiny opening in front, and face and neck detailed with high relief scarification.
Burnished dark brown patina. Custom metal base.

Provenance

Private collection, e.g., Michele Yoyotte, Paris.

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
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Elegant carving of a spirit spouse, carved with particularly fine detail, crescent scarification lines on strong calves, arms in relief along long torso with particularly long defined fingers. Head is adorned with two dome sections of hair on sides, short crested hairdo has tiny opening in front, and face and neck detailed with high relief scarification.
Burnished dark brown patina. Custom metal base.

Provenance

Private collection, e.g., Michele Yoyotte, Paris.

Seller's Story

Experts in Ancient African Art
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Indigenous object name
Baule
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Material
wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
41 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
SpainVerified
260
Objects sold
100%
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