Lot A1 - Baule female figure
Item number:
A1
Baule female figure
(Blolo Bla – female spirit wife)
Côte d’Ivoire
47 cm. height
An authentic female figure of the Baule people (Ivory Coast), carved in wood and executed in the refined classical style associated with Baule sculptural tradition. The serene expression, elaborate coiffure, and carefully balanced proportions reflect the aesthetic ideals of beauty and spiritual harmony. A strong example for collectors of established West African carving traditions.