Blolo Bian

Baule · Côte d’Ivoire

Reference: EMS-11

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Height
33 cm
Material
Wood, textile fibres, ceramic beads.

Mystical husband or from beyond in dry wood and patina color honey. Barb carved, finished in a ball, typically baulé. This kind of beard would be…

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Mystical husband or from beyond in dry wood and patina color honey. Barb carved, finished in a ball, typically baulé. This kind of beard would be reminiscent of the passage of the Egyptians through these lands. Legs strong and slightly inclined. Arms along the body and hands on the belly as a sign of peace and friendship. He's got a knotted cap on his waist. Left foot restored. This statue comes from a village of Baulé.

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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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