Statue - Baule - Côte d'Ivoire
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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Description from the seller
Côte d'Ivoire
Baoulé
Wood
Height: 365mm
Width: 80mm
Depth: 75mm
African queen statue / wooden fetish from the Baoulé ethnicity of Ivory Coast.
Collected in the Bouaké region of Côte d'Ivoire.
Statue representing a queen. Waka-sona fetish (wooden being in Baoulé) representing a queen.
Very beautiful statue with a face full of serenity, a gentle expression, well-proportioned features, and a finely braided hairstyle.
Small drying crack on the right side of the base, see photo.
The Baoulé are one of the most important ethnic groups in Côte d'Ivoire. Their name reflects their origin: according to a legend, Queen Aba Pokou led her people in an exodus to the gold mining regions in the 18th century; she had to sacrifice her son to the god of a river in order to cross it. From then on, the people called themselves the 'Bauli,' which means 'the son is dead.'
The Baoulé artists have produced numerous art objects. They have created works that are among the most elegant African objects.
Shipment with tracking number.
Fast and secure shipping in France via Chronopost within 1 to 2 days, 3 to 5 days within the European Union, and worldwide with Colissimo International.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateCôte d'Ivoire
Baoulé
Wood
Height: 365mm
Width: 80mm
Depth: 75mm
African queen statue / wooden fetish from the Baoulé ethnicity of Ivory Coast.
Collected in the Bouaké region of Côte d'Ivoire.
Statue representing a queen. Waka-sona fetish (wooden being in Baoulé) representing a queen.
Very beautiful statue with a face full of serenity, a gentle expression, well-proportioned features, and a finely braided hairstyle.
Small drying crack on the right side of the base, see photo.
The Baoulé are one of the most important ethnic groups in Côte d'Ivoire. Their name reflects their origin: according to a legend, Queen Aba Pokou led her people in an exodus to the gold mining regions in the 18th century; she had to sacrifice her son to the god of a river in order to cross it. From then on, the people called themselves the 'Bauli,' which means 'the son is dead.'
The Baoulé artists have produced numerous art objects. They have created works that are among the most elegant African objects.
Shipment with tracking number.
Fast and secure shipping in France via Chronopost within 1 to 2 days, 3 to 5 days within the European Union, and worldwide with Colissimo International.
Seller's Story
Passionate about the Arts of the World and more particularly by African Art, buys from collectors, former civil servants, soldiers, health personnel, public works personnel who have worked in Africa and also in Ivory Coast with antique dealers and touts who travel all over West Africa to find quality objects.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Statue
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
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