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Baule Figure Côte d'Ivoire

Baule figurative statuary is among the most widely recognized and collected forms of African sculpture. Finely carved male and female figures, ranging in size, are typically depicted standing in composed, balanced poses with arms close to the body and hands resting on the abdomen. Great attention is given to the head, often featuring detailed facial scarification and elaborate coiffures. Many figures are finished with a smooth, dark patina developed through handling and age. These types of sculptures are commonly associated with spiritual and cultural practices and are often linked to personal or communal ritual use. They may have been kept in shrines or used in ceremonial contexts, where they functioned as symbolic objects of reverence or connection. Wood carving is a longstanding artistic tradition in West Africa, known for its refined craftsmanship and expressive detail. Artisans typically work with hardwoods, using hand tools to create figures that emphasize proportion, surface detail, and stylized realism. Common subjects include human figures and symbolic forms, often reflecting cultural values and belief systems. Such carvings are widely appreciated for their aesthetic qualities as well as their broader cultural significance, representing a rich tradition of artistry and skilled workmanship.The figure is on a custom base. Height (In); 10.0Width (In): 3.5Depth (In): 3.0 154069

Baule Figure Côte d'Ivoire

Baule figurative statuary is among the most widely recognized and collected forms of African sculpture. Finely carved male and female figures, ranging in size, are typically depicted standing in composed, balanced poses with arms close to the body and hands resting on the abdomen. Great attention is given to the head, often featuring detailed facial scarification and elaborate coiffures. Many figures are finished with a smooth, dark patina developed through handling and age.

These types of sculptures are commonly associated with spiritual and cultural practices and are often linked to personal or communal ritual use. They may have been kept in shrines or uséd in ceremonial contexts, where they functioned as symbolic objects of reverence or connection.

Wood carving is a longstanding artistic tradition in West Africa, known for its refined craftsmanship and expressive detail. Artisans typically work with hardwoods, using hand tools to create figures that emphasize proportion, surface detail, and stylized realism. Common subjects include human figures and symbolic forms, often reflecting cultural values and belief systems.

Such carvings are widely appreciated for their aesthetic qualities as well as their broader cultural significance, representing a rich tradition of artistry and skilled workmanship.

The figure is on a custom base. 

Height (In); 10.0
Width (In): 3.5
Depth (In): 3.0

154069

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