Baule monkey - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
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Macaco Baule, a wooden sculpture from the Ivory Coast, 49 cm high (17 cm wide, 15 cm deep), weighing 2.6 kg, attributed to the Baule culture and dating to the mid-20th century (1950–1960), in excellent condition and authentic/original, sold without a stand, with a drying crack and partial native repair on the face and right foot.
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Baule Monkey - Ivory Coast - Wood - 49 cm
Distinct Baule monkey, originating from Côte d'Ivoire.
This is a power statue, representing nature spirits, possessing an aggressive and protective character against the unknown, witchcraft or enemies.
The present statuette features excellent sculptural execution, with the elegance of the back as well as the entire jawline being an example of this fact (observe the photos carefully).
Crack from drying and partial native repair on the face and the right foot.
Estimated period: 3rd quarter of the 20th century (1950 - 1960);
Dimensions: 49 x 17 x 15 cm;
Weight: 2.6 kg;
Shipping properly packaged with track & trace:
Via Inpost with delivery to a collection point, for Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg and Poland.
Via UPS for the United States, and by CTT - Portugal for the remaining countries.
Baule Monkey - Ivory Coast - Wood - 49 cm
Distinct Baule monkey, originating from Côte d'Ivoire.
This is a power statue, representing nature spirits, possessing an aggressive and protective character against the unknown, witchcraft or enemies.
The present statuette features excellent sculptural execution, with the elegance of the back as well as the entire jawline being an example of this fact (observe the photos carefully).
Crack from drying and partial native repair on the face and the right foot.
Estimated period: 3rd quarter of the 20th century (1950 - 1960);
Dimensions: 49 x 17 x 15 cm;
Weight: 2.6 kg;
Shipping properly packaged with track & trace:
Via Inpost with delivery to a collection point, for Portugal, Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg and Poland.
Via UPS for the United States, and by CTT - Portugal for the remaining countries.
Details
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Baule monkey
Height
49 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
15 cm
Weight
2.6 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
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