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Fine Baule Blolo Bian Male sculpture, African Art

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Fine Baule Blolo Bian Male sculpture, African Art

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Rare carved wooden Male ancestor sculpture from the Baule of Mali, Africa. Measures 20 inches tall on base. Buyer to pay for an 5 lb shipping weight. Each man and woman is believed to have a spirit double or spouse that resides in the other world. If the spirit becomes angry, the human spouse commissions a carving to receive offerings. Cloths and jewellery are used to decorate the figure which is oiled regularly. The Baule believe that beauty helps promote fertility and avoid marital problems so the blolo bian has an elaborate hairstyle with intricate textured designs.

Condition

Well worn smooth and well handled, a few small stress fractures, overall intact.

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Fine Baule Blolo Bian Male sculpture, African Art

Name: Fine Baule Blolo Bian Male sculpture, African Art
SKU: 32953408
Price: 400 USD
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Estimate $400 - $800

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