Maternity statue - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
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Description from the seller
Ivory Coast
Baoulé
Wood and textiles
Height: 515mm
Width: 120mm
Depth: 115mm
Weight: 1310g
Baoulé maternity statue, from the center of Ivory Coast. The style is homogeneous and corresponds to the classic Baoulé tradition, with a few features that may recall certain neighboring Yaouré productions. The attribution remains Baoulé.
1. Origin
• Ethnicity: Baoulé.
• Region: Center of Ivory Coast (Sakassou, Bouaké, Béoumi, Yamoussoukro).
• Height: 51.5 cm.
• Material: hard wood with a dark brown patina, acquired through handling.
The treatment of the face, the very elongated neck, scarifications and the hairstyle is characteristic of Baoulé aesthetics.
2. Usage
This sculpture was intended for religious and domestic use.
It could serve to:
• promote fertility;
• protect the mother and child;
• ensure the health of descendants;
• receive offerings during family ceremonies;
• symbolize the continuity of the lineage.
Baoulé maternity figures occupied an important place on family altars.
3. General description
The sculpture represents a standing woman carrying a child against her belly.
The overall impression is one of calm and balance, characteristic of Baoulé sculpture.
The proportions are deliberately idealized to emphasize feminine beauty rather than anatomical realism.
4. Stylistic analysis
The head
• elongated oval face;
• almond-shaped eyes slightly half-closed;
• straight nose;
• fine mouth;
• discreet scarifications around the face.
The hairstyle
The hairstyle is particularly neat:
• middle parting;
• very finely carved strands;
• low bun at the nape of the neck.
This type of hairstyle evokes ceremonial hairstyles of Baoulé women.
The neck
The long cylindrical neck is decorated with vertical rows of scarifications.
It symbolizes elegance and female prestige.
5. The maternity
The child is depicted:
• seated against the mother's belly;
• embraced by both arms;
• with a head proportionally large, according to African artistic conventions.
The mother protects the child while presenting it to the gaze, a symbol of the transmission of life.
6. The body
The sculpture features:
• a developed bosom;
• long, slender arms;
• powerful slightly bent legs;
• a sober but harmonious form.
Circular scarifications on the chest are a typical decorative element.
7. The base
The figure rests on a rounded rectangular base.
This base provides stability to the sculpture and shows signs of wear compatible with ancient use.
8. Condition
Noted:
• a vertical crack running through the face;
• another crack on the base;
• some wear on the corners;
• an old patina relatively homogeneous.
The cracks are consistent with natural aging of the wood.
9. Artistic quality
This maternity displays several qualities:
• balanced sculpture;
• beautiful handling of volumes;
• elegant face;
• finely carved hairstyle;
• convincing old patina;
• expressive representation of the mother-child relationship.
It stands above modern decorative production and appears to belong to a genuine tradition of ritual sculpture.
Summary
• Origin: Baoulé, center of Ivory Coast.
• Type: traditional maternity statue.
• Height: 51.5 cm.
• Use: protection of the mother and child, fertility, domestic cult and family rites.
• Characteristics: long engraved hairstyle, scarified neck, child held against the belly, beautiful dark brown patina.
• Condition: good overall with old wood shrinkage cracks and normal wear.
• Quality: traditional sculpture of good quality, representative of classic Baoulé art.
Packages are sent from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide via Colissimo International.
We speak English
Mask African art, African mask art, arte de máscaras africanas, arte delle maschere africane
statue of African art, Arte de estatuas africanas, arte delle statue africane, African mask art
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateIvory Coast
Baoulé
Wood and textiles
Height: 515mm
Width: 120mm
Depth: 115mm
Weight: 1310g
Baoulé maternity statue, from the center of Ivory Coast. The style is homogeneous and corresponds to the classic Baoulé tradition, with a few features that may recall certain neighboring Yaouré productions. The attribution remains Baoulé.
1. Origin
• Ethnicity: Baoulé.
• Region: Center of Ivory Coast (Sakassou, Bouaké, Béoumi, Yamoussoukro).
• Height: 51.5 cm.
• Material: hard wood with a dark brown patina, acquired through handling.
The treatment of the face, the very elongated neck, scarifications and the hairstyle is characteristic of Baoulé aesthetics.
2. Usage
This sculpture was intended for religious and domestic use.
It could serve to:
• promote fertility;
• protect the mother and child;
• ensure the health of descendants;
• receive offerings during family ceremonies;
• symbolize the continuity of the lineage.
Baoulé maternity figures occupied an important place on family altars.
3. General description
The sculpture represents a standing woman carrying a child against her belly.
The overall impression is one of calm and balance, characteristic of Baoulé sculpture.
The proportions are deliberately idealized to emphasize feminine beauty rather than anatomical realism.
4. Stylistic analysis
The head
• elongated oval face;
• almond-shaped eyes slightly half-closed;
• straight nose;
• fine mouth;
• discreet scarifications around the face.
The hairstyle
The hairstyle is particularly neat:
• middle parting;
• very finely carved strands;
• low bun at the nape of the neck.
This type of hairstyle evokes ceremonial hairstyles of Baoulé women.
The neck
The long cylindrical neck is decorated with vertical rows of scarifications.
It symbolizes elegance and female prestige.
5. The maternity
The child is depicted:
• seated against the mother's belly;
• embraced by both arms;
• with a head proportionally large, according to African artistic conventions.
The mother protects the child while presenting it to the gaze, a symbol of the transmission of life.
6. The body
The sculpture features:
• a developed bosom;
• long, slender arms;
• powerful slightly bent legs;
• a sober but harmonious form.
Circular scarifications on the chest are a typical decorative element.
7. The base
The figure rests on a rounded rectangular base.
This base provides stability to the sculpture and shows signs of wear compatible with ancient use.
8. Condition
Noted:
• a vertical crack running through the face;
• another crack on the base;
• some wear on the corners;
• an old patina relatively homogeneous.
The cracks are consistent with natural aging of the wood.
9. Artistic quality
This maternity displays several qualities:
• balanced sculpture;
• beautiful handling of volumes;
• elegant face;
• finely carved hairstyle;
• convincing old patina;
• expressive representation of the mother-child relationship.
It stands above modern decorative production and appears to belong to a genuine tradition of ritual sculpture.
Summary
• Origin: Baoulé, center of Ivory Coast.
• Type: traditional maternity statue.
• Height: 51.5 cm.
• Use: protection of the mother and child, fertility, domestic cult and family rites.
• Characteristics: long engraved hairstyle, scarified neck, child held against the belly, beautiful dark brown patina.
• Condition: good overall with old wood shrinkage cracks and normal wear.
• Quality: traditional sculpture of good quality, representative of classic Baoulé art.
Packages are sent from Monday to Saturday with insurance and tracking number.
Delivery 1 to 3 days in France via Chronopost, 2 to 5 days across the European Union.
Delivery to the rest of Europe and worldwide via Colissimo International.
We speak English
Mask African art, African mask art, arte de máscaras africanas, arte delle maschere africane
statue of African art, Arte de estatuas africanas, arte delle statue africane, African mask art
Máscara de estatua de galería de arte africano
Seller's Story
Passionate about World Arts and more specifically about African Art, we buy from collectors, former officials, military, health workers, public works staff who have worked in Africa and also in Côte d'Ivoire, from antique dealers and traders who roam across West Africa to find quality objects.
It is with pride that we present works that, beyond their power to beautify spaces, invite our collectors to resonate with the richness and depth of human expression through the most authentic art.
At Arts Ethniques Gallery, we have the privilege of offering our visitors an exclusive selection of artworks, all unique and original. Each piece presented is the outcome of a demanding artistic approach, driven by a singular vision and mastered craftsmanship, all elements that guarantee authenticity and value.
The works we offer are not industrial reproductions. They are individual creations, crafted with sensitivity and precision, each bearing its own story, identity and presence. Originality is the very foundation of our commitment to excellence. Thus, every mask and every statue in our collection is the subject of a rigorous selection, in order to preserve their rarity and singularity.
Acquiring a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery means owning a truly unique piece: a creation that embodies both talent, cultural memory and the expressive force of African art. It is also a lasting investment in a work whose artistic and emotional value transcends time.
We guarantee that every work leaving our gallery is an authentic piece, without replicas, bearing witness to the creativity, heritage and passion of the African artists who shaped them.
We invite you to participate in our gallery’s auctions with confidence. Each presented work is an original, unique and irreplaceable creation, selected with the greatest rigor to guarantee its authenticity and artistic value.
Whether you wish to enrich a personal collection or introduce an exceptional artwork into your space, Arts Ethniques Gallery offers a safe, transparent and professional setting to acquire remarkable pieces.
Art auctions are a privileged moment to discover rare works, capable of becoming the heart of a collection. Acquiring a work at our sales is not just buying an object: it is investing in a creation whose aesthetic value and cultural reach reinforce over time.
The pieces presented by Arts Ethniques Gallery testify not only to the talent and vision of the artists but also possess the ability to transform spaces and enrich the gaze of those who behold them.
Participating in our auctions is taking part in a singular experience, where the passion for art meets the rigors of collecting. Bidding on a work from Arts Ethniques Gallery goes beyond a simple transaction: it is a gesture of commitment and appreciation for art in its most authentic form.
We invite you to bid with passion and to join us in this adventure dedicated to discovery, transmission and celebration of art.
Perhaps your next heart piece is already waiting for you."
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Maternity statue
Weight
2.8 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
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