Lot A3 - Baule Female maternity figure
Item number:
A3
Baule Female maternity figure
Côte d’Ivoire
50 cm hight
A finely carved Baule maternity figure, representing themes of fertility, continuity, and ancestral blessing. The composed facial features and balanced composition illustrate the Baule pursuit of idealized form. Such maternity sculptures hold an important place within Baule artistic heritage and are sought after by collectors of spiritually significant African art.