Decorative ornament - Côte d’Ivoire - Baule pendant
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Baule pendant from Ivory Coast, dating to c.1930–1940, made of 8 kt gold with bronze and copper, measuring 7 cm high by 10 cm wide by 2 cm deep, in good used condition with minor age-related imperfections, from the Baule people and part of a matrilineal family’s sacred inheritance, Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin Collection, Paris.
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Among the Baule peoples of central Côte d’Ivoire, personal adornment in gold such as this pendant often hold a special status as part of a matrilineal family’s sacred inheritance - a group of precious objects kept as tribute to a family’s ancestors. A pendant such as this one could have been worn around the neck on special occasions or arranged outside the home during ceremonies and festivals so that other community members could admire them. Figural forms featured on such ornaments often refer to proverbs and bear symbolic meaning: the coiled snake, for example, is considered a symbol of femininity and fertility.
Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin Collection, Paris
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Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
Translated by Google TranslateAmong the Baule peoples of central Côte d’Ivoire, personal adornment in gold such as this pendant often hold a special status as part of a matrilineal family’s sacred inheritance - a group of precious objects kept as tribute to a family’s ancestors. A pendant such as this one could have been worn around the neck on special occasions or arranged outside the home during ceremonies and festivals so that other community members could admire them. Figural forms featured on such ornaments often refer to proverbs and bear symbolic meaning: the coiled snake, for example, is considered a symbol of femininity and fertility.
Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin Collection, Paris
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
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Era
1900-2000
Gold type
8kt gold
Title additional information
Baule pendant
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze, Copper, Gold
Country of origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
7 cm
Width
10 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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