Kneeled Woman
Baule · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: TRCH-39
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- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Kneeling woman, with her hands on her chest in sign of a next maternity, on a base of Bonu Amwin masks, one of the most sacred…
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Full original description
Kneeling woman, with her hands on her chest in sign of a next maternity, on a base of Bonu Amwin masks, one of the most sacred baulé masks, spitter of fire. The woman wears a short trousers that recalls the style of the "colon" figures. Her neck is ringed, symbol of feminine beauty. Very dark patina.
Further technical information
- Attributed period
- Mid-century XX
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Côte d’Ivoire. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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