Statue(s) - Wood - Baoulé - Côte d'Ivoire
Statuette, Baule culture, Ivory Coast. Height: 38 cm. Charming Baule Figurine. The sculpture is well-done, simple, without artifice. The figure bears a naive expression on his face, with its rounded and piercing eyes. The face is ornamented with scarifications. Beautiful shiny patina. It is wearing a loincloth around the waist, as well as a little bracelet around the left arm. The base of the figurine was glued back. There are cracks on the back. On a stand. A beautiful, ancient and authentic piece of collection, with a pleasant presence. Around 1940. Provenance: - Private collection, Basel, Switzerland. - Walu Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Statuette, Baule culture, Ivory Coast. Height: 38 cm. Charming Baule Figurine. The sculpture is well-done, simple, without artifice. The figure bears a naive expression on his face, with its rounded and piercing eyes. The face is ornamented with scarifications. Beautiful shiny patina. It is wearing a loincloth around the waist, as well as a little bracelet around the left arm. The base of the figurine was glued back. There are cracks on the back. On a stand. A beautiful, ancient and authentic piece of collection, with a pleasant presence. Around 1940. Provenance: - Private collection, Basel, Switzerland. - Walu Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland.