Baule Carved Figure Sculpture 118.1 Sport" Interchangeable plant cassettes — replant

Interchangeable plant cassettes — replant any season

believed to carry charms that enhance fertility and bring a safe delivery

hand-carved for the wall

console or wall

Size:  98cm x 37cm

Baule Carved Figure Sculpture 118.1 Sport" Interchangeable plant cassettes — replantA hand carved Baule male figure from the Ivory Coast, most likely a Blolo Bian, or 'spirit spouse'. In Baule belief everyone has a partner in the spirit world, honoured through a carved figure like this; the deep, dark patina speaks of age and ritual handling. It's crowned with a dramatic three pointed coiffure elaborate hairstyles signalled refinement and social standing and the torso carries fine cross hatched scarification, traditional marks of