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Painted Baule Blolo Bla Figure

$780

£589.33

€675.70

CA$1,088.58

A$1,184.46

CHF 627.16

MX$14,249.83

NOK 7,963.48

SEK 7,286.03

DKK 5,048.40

About the Item

The figurative sculptures of the Baule peoples of Cote d'Ivoire are recognizable by their strong, gently curving forms and serene composure. This figure of a woman was carved to represent the spirit mate of a young Baule man. The Baule believe that every individual has a mate who dwells in the "other world," carved figures such as this are commissioned to stand-in for the spirit mate. This "other-world woman" (blolo bla) evokes the Baule ideal of feminine beauty, with a rounded face, wide hips, and intricately braided coiffure. Vividly colored with red paint and piercing eyes, this blolo bla figure has a lifelike vitality and a sense of inner calm.

Attributed to:
Baule Tribe (Artist)
Dimensions:
Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Style:
Tribal (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood,Hand-Carved,Painted
Place of Origin:
Cote d Ivoire
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: CAA05561stDibs: LU820036774072

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