A carved wooden male shrine sculpture from Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa that represents a blolo bian, or an otherworldly spirit husband. 

These carved wooden figures are crafted with idealized human features, as beauty attracts the spirits. 

This figure measures 26 inches tall on a 8x8 inch base. 

Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. 

Provenance: A private American collection.