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African Art, Wood Sculptures of Baule Couple

Offered by: Metro Retro Furniture

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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;

Shipping Information:

Metro Retro ships from Texas to locations throughout the United States, Asia, Great Britain & Europe, and the Americas. Talk or Text Joe: 832-971-6796

Message from Seller:

Metro Retro started in 2000 as an online store providing designer furniture and accessories for thousands of customers through eBay. Demand from our customers led us to acquire a 30,000 sq. foot warehouse in Pasadena, Texas. We are the Houston representative for Modernica, Gordon International, Zographos and select Italian manufacturers of classic furniture. We feature vintage items from Herman Miller, Jens Risom, Knoll, and Dunbar. Talk or Text Joe: 832-971-6796