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Baule Blolo Bian Male Sculpture

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A Fine Baule Blolo Bian Spirit Husband African Art: 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

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A Fine Baule Spirit Husband Sculpture: 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

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Carved wooden male figure with finely crafted coiffure and raised tribal scars. The male holds one hand across his chest and the other rests on his abdomen. The figure shows good handling and patina, and the face shows good wear and rubbing, suggesting some ritual use. The sculpture measures 19.25 inches tall / 21.25 inches on wooden base.

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