Figure - Blolo Bla - Baule - Côte d’Ivoire
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Description from the seller
43 cm
Provenance:
.Collection A. Segui
Literature:
.L'Art baoulé, du visible et de l'invisible; Suzanne Vogel
The Blolo Bla represent the ideal spiritual wife believed to reside in the invisible world (blolo). They were kept on a domestic altar, honoured with offerings in order to preserve harmony between the world of the living and the world of spirits.
Seller's Story
After several impactful journeys, a tribal art enthusiast decided to share his fascination for often-overlooked works by launching an online gallery. This project aims to showcase objects from diverse origins, providing a platform to discover creations that are as rich as they are varied. The gallery offers a carefully curated selection of works ranging from masks to sculptures, and from ritual objects to everyday items. Each piece tells a story, embodying the culture and traditions of the artists, while allowing art lovers to explore the work of deserving talents from the other side of the world. More than just an art sales platform, the project fosters cultural awareness and exchange, inviting visitors to appreciate the beauty and depth of tribal art.
Based in Montauban (France); visits by appointment.
Translated by Google Translate43 cm
Provenance:
.Collection A. Segui
Literature:
.L'Art baoulé, du visible et de l'invisible; Suzanne Vogel
The Blolo Bla represent the ideal spiritual wife believed to reside in the invisible world (blolo). They were kept on a domestic altar, honoured with offerings in order to preserve harmony between the world of the living and the world of spirits.
Seller's Story
After several impactful journeys, a tribal art enthusiast decided to share his fascination for often-overlooked works by launching an online gallery. This project aims to showcase objects from diverse origins, providing a platform to discover creations that are as rich as they are varied. The gallery offers a carefully curated selection of works ranging from masks to sculptures, and from ritual objects to everyday items. Each piece tells a story, embodying the culture and traditions of the artists, while allowing art lovers to explore the work of deserving talents from the other side of the world. More than just an art sales platform, the project fosters cultural awareness and exchange, inviting visitors to appreciate the beauty and depth of tribal art.
Based in Montauban (France); visits by appointment.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Material
Wood
Ethnic group/culture
Baule
Indigenous object name
Blolo Bla
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
43 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
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