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A Very Fine Old Baule Male Spirit Husband, African Art

$ 208.56

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Material: Wood
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Tribe: Baule
  • Color: Dark Wood Tone
  • Maker: baule
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

    Description

    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 advice of a diviner , who may determine that a jealous partner in the otherworld is the cause of the problem.
    To address the situation, a male or female figure of the type shown here will be commissioned to serve as the focal point for offerings to the spirit partner.
    A Very fine Blolo Bian or Spirit husband sculpture.
    Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa. The sculpture measures 24.25 inches tall on professional custom base.
    Provenance: A Private Washington DC collection.