A Fine Baule Spirit Husband, African Art

A Very finely carved wooden effigy of a male or "Blolo Bian" a "Spirit Husband". Carved from a single piece of dense and heavy wood, with finely crafted facial features and form, raised tribal scars a

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

This is a very handsome wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of the Ivory Coast of west Africa. carved wooden male image with carved raised tribal tattoos and finely incised coiffure. The male sculpt

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

This is a very nice Old mated Baule male and female Spirit couple from West Africa. carved wood with refined features and facial treatment, The couple are elegantly carved with raised tribal scars, an

An elegant and refined wood sculpture of a "Blolo Bian" Or Spirit Husband from the baule peoples of the Ivory Coast, West Africa. A handsome example with perfectly carved coifurre, braided beard and s

Carved from a single piece of heavy dense wood, this is a vintage Baule wood sculpture of a female Spirit Wife , Or \"Blolo Bla\" from Cote De Ivorie, West Africa. This Vintage to antique idol has a v

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\'

Shrine Art such as this were typically placed on personal or village shrines and acted as a medium to the spirit world. Calling on the ancestor spirits for help with a number of maladies, including in

A very finely carved male and female couple of Blolo or Spirit husband and Wife sculptures. The figures are very well worn with a honey colored surface worn smooth, raised scar designs and classic fac

Baule male figure, Ivory Coast. Wood, fine dark brown patina, traces of erosion. This standing figure represents the spirit of an ancestral male spouse (Blolo-Bian). Upright on a circular base with na

A very finely carved old wooden shrine idol, perhaps a Male spirit effigy with ornate facial decorations and classic form, arms extended and raised scar designs throughout. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast,

This is a finely carved wooden door from the Baule peoples from The Ivory Coast of West Africa. Carved from a hard wood with highly stylized ancestor effigy and stylized leopard, along with goemetric

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

carved wooden female effigy with elaborate coiffure and raised scars, adorned with old glass beads. Baule peoples, West Africa. the statue measures 14.5 inches. Custom mounted to metal base.

A very old wood sculpture from the Baule peoples of West Africa. Measures 19.5 inches tall. Please note the heavily weathered and eroded base as well as the natural wear on the back of sculpture, the

A very finely carved maternity sculpture featuring a lovely Mother and child image, the mother with elaborate coiffure and with a small child on her back, adorned with glass beads. baule peoples, Ivor

Antique Baule spirit husband / fertility figure of carved wood in a simplistic style. Measures approximately 40-1/2" high.All sales are subject to Bremo Auctions Terms & Conditions. Please review befo

This is a truly fantastic vintage Baule peoples mask, Ivory Coast, West Africa. Carved wooden mask with a long neck piece and very finely carved facial features, all carved from a single piece of wood

A lovely vintage wooden mask from the Baule peoples, Cote D'ivoire, West Africa. Carved wood with a superb and refined carving style, raised facial features and a very well carved coiffure, most impre

A lovely carved wooden mask with classic facial features and fine craftsmanship. The mask does not appear to be too old yet is one very nice example of the Baule carving tradition. The mask measures 1