Baule figure - Figure - Baule - 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

Elegant carving of a spirit spouse, carved with particularly fine detail, crescent scarification lines on strong calves, arms in relief along long torso with particularly long defined fingers. Head is adorned with two dome sections of hair on sides, short crested hairdo has tiny opening in front, and face and neck detailed with high relief scarification.
Burnished dark brown patina. Custom metal base.

Provenance:

Private collection, e.g., Michele Yoyotte, Paris.

Elegant carving of a spirit spouse, carved with particularly fine detail, crescent scarification lines on strong calves, arms in relief along long torso with particularly long defined fingers. Head is adorned with two dome sections of hair on sides, short crested hairdo has tiny opening in front, and face and neck detailed with high relief scarification.
Burnished dark brown patina. Custom metal base.

Provenance:

Private collection, e.g., Michele Yoyotte, Paris.

Details

Era
1900-2000
No. of items
1
Title
Baule figure
Country of Origin
Côte d’Ivoire
Material
wood
Ethnic group/ culture
Baule
Indigenous object name
Baule
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
41 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910
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Objects sold
100%
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