Statue presenting a man sitting on a traditional stool. The arms are along the torso and the hands rest on the stomach. The neck is ringed and the face is very soft. The black and red polychromy (color of beauty) is still very present on the front of the statue. The back and the base are eroded. The statue must have been abandoned on the ground or against a wall and time has done its work.
The sculpture is very delicate and fine and is the work of a very careful sculptor.
This type of statue is called "Blolo Bian" or spouse of the beyond. The Baule have their double of the opposite sex in the world of the invisible and must honor him.
Dense wood (erosion and cracks), pigments
H : 32 cm
Baule people, Ivory Coast
First half of the 20th century
Ref: 6Z5WD5K3NR
Style | Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style) |
Period | 20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century) |
Country of origin | Ivory Coast |
Artist | baoulé |
Height (cm) | 32 cm |
Materials | Wood |
Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days |
Location | 69620, Ternand, France |
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