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BAULE REPRO. IVORY COAST |
Size: 19”x4 ½ “ or 48x11 1/2"cm |
Baule statuettes usually represent a bush “spirit” or a spouse from the otherworld.Characteristics – Very detailed coiffure and raised scarification. This piece is a reproduction and made to trade. It has a crack on the side of face and one on the base, other then that is in good condition and is about 10 years old. |
No.S 01 |
$70 US |
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BAULE TRIBE FROM IVORY COAST |
Size: 18 ½ “x5 ½” or 47x14cm |
Seated noble maternity figure. Has fine detailed coiffure and real delicate rows of beads around neck and waist.
Characteristics – Elongated neck. A reproduction, made within 10 years and used for trade. This piece has a Koalin cover over the whole figure and is in excellent condition. |
No.S 02 |
$145 US |
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BAULE TRIBE FIGURE FROM IVORY COAST |
Size: 8 1/2"x2" or 21 1/2x5cm |
Figures were usually carved to appease the bush spirits or incarnate the spirit of the dead. The sculpture is then worshipped in the house of the designated individual and offered food and often rubbed on the owners skin. Characteristic - Baule statuettes are usually standing with legs slightly bent with hands on abdomen in a peace gesture. This piece has clean lines and is in good condition. |
No.S 03 |
$50 US |
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MAMI WATA STATUE FROM BAULE TRIBE - IVORY COAST |
Size: 18"x4" or 46x10cm |
Attractive finely carved statue representing the Water spirit. A very wealthy and benevolent spirit and needs to be properly honoured.
Characteristic - The coiffure is always detailed and devided into plaits. Used in a ceremonial context. |
No.S 04 |
$220 US |
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IBEJI TWINS FROM THE YORUBA TRIBE OF NIGERIA |
Size: 10 ¾” high including stand |
Unusual, artistic, different-sex twins. Twins according to Yoruba belief, influence daily lives of family members and are honoured with libations and prayers.Characteristic - The patina is dark and well handled without blemishes. The sculptures are fixed to wooden pedestals and are in good condition |
No.S 05 |
$78 US |
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DAN TRIBE FROM WESTERN PART OF IVORY COAST |
Size: 5”X10 ¼” or 13X26cm |
The Dan tribe are better known for their masks so other types of sculptures are relatively less known. This piece is a Zoomorphic representation of a story or fable involving a crocodile, bird and a snake. It is in good condition |
No.S 06 |
$80 US |
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SENUFO TRIBE - IVORY COAST |
Size: 17"x 3 3/4" or 43x9 1/2cm |
Small statutes represent divination figures or nature spirits. These are given offerings.
Characteristics - Heart shape face. This sculpture is female and has a helmet head with a metal neck band. The body is covered with patterned striations, and has a rough texture. It has a magical aura. |
No.S 07 |
$260 US |
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