Sculpture - Wood - Magnificent seated Baule figure, Ivory Coast - Côte d'Ivoire
A special Baule figure. The balance and the pose is very elegant. The long neck, the many details and the precisely cut hairstyle make this sculpture a real beauty. Note the long continuous beard split into two parts. The face testifies to a deep devotion to the ancestors. A similar sculpture was auctioned at Sotheby's in 2005. See the last 2 photos. Height 50 cm.
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A special Baule figure. The balance and the pose is very elegant. The long neck, the many details and the precisely cut hairstyle make this sculpture a real beauty. Note the long continuous beard split into two parts. The face testifies to a deep devotion to the ancestors. A similar sculpture was auctioned at Sotheby's in 2005. See the last 2 photos. Height 50 cm.