Notable
Baule · Côte d’Ivoire
Reference: EMS-73
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- Height
- 49 cm
- Material
- Wood and pigments.
Figure of a remarkable as evidenced by his headdress and his scarifications and that like the beard he looks show that he occupies a high rank…
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Full original description
Figure of a remarkable as evidenced by his headdress and his scarifications and that like the beard he looks show that he occupies a high rank in society. Attitude and look severe and concentrated. Legs and arms separated from the body. This statue is a beautiful specimen of the Baule sculpture. Dark patina.
Further technical information
- Width
- 10 cm
- 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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