African Tribal Art - Statuette "colon" Baule Blolo Bian

Former Belgian private collection

Sometimes called a "colon", this African statuette embodies the spiritual spouse, carved according to the diviner's instructions. According to Susan Vogel in "African Art, Western Eyes," a figure of this type (p. 255) represents the idealized spouse dressed in city clothes, symbolizing that the spiritual spouse is supposed to have a job in town. By worshipping this spiritual double, the earthly spouse expects to inevitably benefit from his or her resources, favors and protection.

Côte d'Ivoire is home to some sixty ethnic groups, including the Baoulé in the center, Akans from Ghana, a savannah people who hunt and farm, and the Gouro, whose cults and masks the Baoulé have borrowed.

The piece is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity.
PS: what does the certificate of authenticity consist of? https://www.african-arts-gallery.com/faq.aspx?qid=8

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SHIPPING PRICE INCLUDES INSURANCE AGAINST LOSS, THEFT AND BREAKAGE.