Maternity
Old mother-and-child figure cast using the lost-wax method.
MTR-29
Côte d’Ivoire
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Woman carrying a load on her head
A woman carrying on her head what appears to be a small wineskin or barrel intended to contain palm wine or chapaló…
EFM-62
Stool
Three terms which, in large part of the African peoples, are used interchangeably.
TAB-5
Maternity
The figure of motherhood is one of the oldest and most representative in Africa.
MTR-30
Double Mask
In most ethnic groups they are considered as those chosen by the divinities and are professed a true cult.
GML-8
Maternity
Among its numerous and refined artistic production are the female figures and the maternity wards, standing or seated, which express the canons…
MTR-31
Maternity
The maternity figure is one of the oldest and most representative forms in Africa.
MTR-32
Young Started
The Bethé live in western Ivory Coast, with Gagnoa, Daloa and Sobré being their most important cities.
EFM-63
Notable
Male figure stroking a long braided beard with his left hand, while his right is held behind his back.
EMS-63
Notable
Representation of a notable with arms at his sides and hands extended towards his belly.
EMS-64
Votive Figure
The statues, offerings, votive figures and exvotes are not in Africa an offering dedicated to God or to the gods for a…
FIV-10
Old Bracelet
Very old Baule bracelet, from the 19th century or earlier, made from a thin sheet of so-called African bronze.
PYB-32
Fertility Post
Fertility, whether of fields or people, is one of the central themes of traditional African societies and finds expression in numerous sculptural…
FRT-30
Blolo Bla
The Baulélike other peoples in Africa, they believe that everyone has a husband or wife in the other world and that they…
EFM-66
Colone
The term “colon” applies in African art to small statues that take their origin in the colonial era, the most significant being…
COL-40
Mblo Face Mask
Portrait masks or “double” masks, ndomathey are supposed to be the “double” of the person whose face is represented.
MFANT-150
Family Mask
Family masks are not intended for dance or participation in religious, funeral or playful ceremonies.
MFANT-151
Sitting Woman
The term “colon” applies in African art to small statues that take their origin in the colonial era, the most significant being…
COL-41
Loom Pulley
Typical Kran female figure. Hands and forearms missing.
PLYTL-2
Telar pulley
It depicts two kalaos ssubidos enciam of a child lying face up.
PLYTL-3
Loom Pulley
Expression of strength and tranquility in the small character that composes the pulley handle.
PLYTL-4
Loom Pulley
Beautiful pulley with an anthropomorphic motif. Dark patina.
PLYTL-5
Loom Pulley
Representation of a woman with a pitcher over her head. Dark patina.
PLYTL-6
Loom Pulley
Pulley heddle with a small sculpture in the typical Kran style.
PLYTL-7
