African Art, Wood Sculptures of Baule Couple
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Description
About
The Baoulé (or Baule) are an Akan people and one of the largest groups in the ivory coast. The Baoulé are farmers who live in the eastern side of Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). The Baoule people are represented by religion, art, festivals, and equal society. There are more than sixty-five different Akan-speaking ethnic groups living in Cote d’Ivoire. They live essentially in the middle of the Cote d’Ivoire between the Comoé river and the Bandama river.
Measures: blolo bla (spirit wife): 4.5" W x 7" D x 23.75" H
blolo bian (spirit husband): 5.5" W x 5" D x 23.23" H. -
More Information
Origin: Ivory Coast Period: 1980-1999 Materials: Wood, Carved Condition: Good. Styles / Movements: Tribal, African, Folk Art Dealer Reference #: MR15160 Incollect Reference #: 570913 -
Dimensions
W. 7 in; H. 23.75 in; D. 4.5 in; H.2. 23.23 in; W. 17.78 cm; H. 60.33 cm; D. 11.43 cm; H.2. 59 cm;
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