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Statuette depicting a standing male figure with a hard face. Nevertheless, this hardness is softened by its delicate headdress and the traditional scarifications located on the face, upper belly and back.
It is probably a representation of Asia usu, that is to say of the spirit of the bush which comes to "inhabit" for a time a statuette with human representation to serve the villagers.
Wood with patina of use with traces of libations, slight erosions on the base of the statuette.
Height: 37 cm
Baoulé people, Ivory Coast.
Mid 20th century
Ref: VL46LZM7CI
Condition | Good |
Style | Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style) |
Period | 20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century) |
Height (cm) | 37 cm |
Materials | Wood |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
Location | 69620, Ternand, France |
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