Baoulé - Lot 5

Lot n° 5
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800 - 1200 EUR
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Baoulé - Lot 5
Baoulé Ivory Coast A beautiful female statue with a deep brown patina known as “blolo bla,” representing a consort from the afterlife. Her arms are pressed against her body, her hands resting on her stomach, illustrating the Baoulé saying: “the woman holds the thread of life.” Raised scarification marks on the abdomen and lower back. She has retained her original loincloth. Pinheiro-Jelin H. 47 cm
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