Description
Large Statue ASIA USU hermaphrodite - Wood - Baoulé - Côte d'Ivoire
2nd half 20th century - Good
Only Hermaphrodite Figurines can precisely be attributed to the Spirits of the bush, named Asie Usu by the Baule.
The latter are quite rare among the Baule statuary.
This figurine belonged to a soothsayer who used it for divination.
Purchased in a gallery of African art.
Shipment via express parcel (Colissimo) with track & trace.
Lot details
- Object
- Large Statue ASIA USU hermaphrodite
- Ethnic group/ culture
- Baoulé
- Region/ country
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Material
- Wood
- Period
- 2nd half 20th century
- Condition
- Good
- Sold with stand
- No
- Dimensions
- 52×12×12 cm