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A Fine Baule Male & Female Spirit Figures

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A Fine Baule Male & Female Spirit Figures

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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 facial features and form. Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The Sculptures measure 21.5 and 19.75 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Robert Banks Collection, Maryland.

Condition

Good, well worn

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A Fine Baule Male & Female Spirit Figures

Name: A Fine Baule Male & Female Spirit Figures
SKU: 173686922
Price: 90 USD
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Estimate $800 - $1,500

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