A Baule Male Effigy

A very old carved wooden shrine effigy of a male spirit, with elaborate coiffure and stylized beard, raised scar designs and a serene facial expression. Baule peoples', Ivory Coast, West Africa. The s

A carved wooden male effigy with stylized beard and coiffure, hands to his knees seated on a stool. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 14 x 4 x 5 inches. Provenance: Ex Dr

A carved wooden male shrine or divination idol with well weathered surface and classic facial features and form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 15.5 inches tall on its

A classic carved wooden male effigy with traditional facial features and form, raised scar designs and a well handled surface patina. baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 10

A tall and elongated carved wooden sculpture of a male with detailed features and an overall weathered surface. measures 22.5 inches tall. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa.

A carved wooden male effigy in classical form with serene face and a heavy encrusted surface of offerings. Note the bits of egg shell throughout the upper portion of the sculpture.Baule Akan peoples,

A Finely carved wooden male effigy of an important chief, shown with ceremonial staff, raised scar designs, elaborate coiffure and interestingly posed above his stool as if in the act of sitting. Baul

A very fine old carved wooden Shrine idol from the Baule peoples of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture of a male effigy is often created for a person who endures physical or emotional distres

A Very Heavy carved wooden "Spirit Husband" or Blolo Bian, a male effigy kept by the bedside and often rubbed and cleaned, the Baule believe that if a person who experiences physical or emotional dist

A lovely carved wooden male effigy with excellent facial features and overall form, well handled surface patina. The figure measures 25 inches tall x 5.25 inches wide. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Afri

A carved wooden male effigy with a sweet and serene presence and a well handled surface patina. Such idols, known as Arei Usu , are considered Divination figures used by diviners as mediums to the spi

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 b

A Carved wooden effigy of a young male embellished with raised scar patterns, facial scars and finely carved coiffure. In the Baule world a experiences physical or emotional distress often seeks the a

A Carved wooden effigy of a young male embellished with raised scar patterns, facial scars, bracelet and coiffure. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 13.75 inches tall ( 1

A very finely carved wooden effigy of a male with raised tribal scars, ornate coiffure, beard and braided pony tail. A very handsome image of a male \"spirit Lover\" or oracle. Baule peoples, Cote D\'

A finely carved wooden effigy of a male ancestor with raised scars as well as hair pins and ribbed neck. Baule peoples , Ivory Coast, Africa. The sculpture measures 24 inches tall.

A carved wooden male effigy in classical form with serene face and a heavy encrusted surface of offerings. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 20 inches tall. Ex Houston Te

A Lovely carved wooden male ancestor effigy with a wonderful gesture of an outstretched hand, long beard in hand, raised scars. elaborate and detailed coiffure and shown seated, possibly the image of

Carved wooden male effigy with elaborate coiffure and twisted beard , shown seated on classic stool with spear in hand. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture was carved from a single

A carved wooden male effigy with long braided beard and pony tail, elaborate coiffure, raised scars and classic facial features. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, Africa. The figure measures 17.25 x 4 inche

A Carved wooden male effigy with finely carved coiffure and tribal scar designs. The sculpture has a very well handled and polished patina suggesting much handling over the years. The figure has some

A carved wooden male effigy, possibly used as a Blolo Bian or "Spirit Husband" Oracle figure. The face and extremities like the mouth are worn quite smooth from handling and wear consistent with cerem

Carved wooden male effigy with a very handsome face and form, raised tribal scarification as well as a beard a finely incised coiffure. The statue has some handling and wear, suggesting some age howev

A very finely carved male effigy shown holding a staff, indicating prestige and rank in the tribe. The sculpture is decorated with raised and incised linear designs, tattoos, scars and adorned with an