Jolyene statuette (1) - Wood - Bambara - Mali
Feminine Jolyeni Figurine personifying the Beautiful Woman of the “Jo” It depicts a standing feminine figure with a cubist face. Wood, ancient brown patina of wear, Bambara, region of Senou in Mali. Probably from the late 19th century. Provenance: private collection, former engineer of the Belgian Mining Union. Piece brought back in between the two wars.
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Feminine Jolyeni Figurine personifying the Beautiful Woman of the “Jo” It depicts a standing feminine figure with a cubist face. Wood, ancient brown patina of wear, Bambara, region of Senou in Mali. Probably from the late 19th century. Provenance: private collection, former engineer of the Belgian Mining Union. Piece brought back in between the two wars.