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A Fine Baule Spirit Husband Sculpture

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A finely carved wooden male effigy known as a Blolo Bian. Baule men and women have figures like this carved for their “other-world” or spirit spouses in order to please them and ensure they will bring health and good fortune. Above all, spirits require these figures to be beautiful. The spirit determines how he/she should look by revealing him/herself in a dream, either to his/her human spouse, a diviner, or the figure’s carver. This figure’s scarification patterns, coiffure and long neck are features of ideal beauty in Baule eyes. The sculpture measures 17 inches tall. Provenance: A private Houston Texas Collection.

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Fair, well handled

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A Fine Baule Spirit Husband Sculpture

Name: A Fine Baule Spirit Husband Sculpture
SKU: 98724804
Price: 350 USD
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