Baule Peoples, early female spirit figure
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Description
Baule Peoples, early female spirit figure, 19th/20th c., Ivory Coast, carved wood, "Blolo- Bian", female spirit spouse figure, on custom hardwood base, 156"h x 3.5"w x 3.25"d (figure), 16.75"h (incl. base)
Notes/Literature: These figures represent a person's spouse in the spirit world and the need to appease them through ritual and offerings.
Notes/Literature: These figures represent a person's spouse in the spirit world and the need to appease them through ritual and offerings.
Condition
Fair, aged patina, with expansion cracks and losses incl. to feet and back of head **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.
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Baule Peoples, early female spirit figure
Estimate $400 - $600
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