Blolo Bian Baoulé Ivory Coast Former Raoul Lehuard Collection

Superb Baoulé sculpture from Ivory Coast measuring 37.5cm high plus 42.5cm base Small holes in the base otherwise perfect condition Beautiful shiny patina in places Statue of rare finesse (real masterpiece) A great serinity emerges from the face of this character Examining the details one can admire the great mastery of the ancient and authentic sculptor. Beautiful patina. Heavy wood. Blolo designates the parallel world where the ancestors reside, the place of origin and destination of each individual. According to Baoulé beliefs, most men and women have a husband / wife, (blolo bla or blolo bian), in the hereafter. They manifest in dreams, most often of a sexual nature, and are held responsible for practical and spiritual issues that arise in everyday life. Once sculpted under the direction of the village diviner, the statuette is kept in the room of the husband concerned and receives food offerings. Quality plinth Provenance Personal collection of Raoul LEHUARD
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