Very Beautiful And Old Baoulé Blolo Bian Statue From Ivory Coast

Superb statue of a man (brother or husband of the beyond) in hard wood with very beautiful shiny patina of use and crusty in places height 36 cm Male effigy with pronounced attributes, very well balanced. Wear due to pronounced use which almost gives an erasure of the relief leaving room for a strong shine. The legs are curved according to the usual canons With the powerful bust stand out the arms with the bracelets and sculpted arm clasps Scarifications on the torso and back Very elaborate headdress with beard attachment on the side (as dignitaries often attach) Scarifications on the neck and cheeks and surroundings of the lips The pleasant proportions of the statue, the beautiful serenity emanating from the face are the marks of a great and Master sculptor the patina both shiny and crusty in places are the signs of the care lavished on this husband from the other world The important headdress and the treatment of the beard suggest the great importance of the character represented (Chief, king and or great dignitary) Significant wear and tear on the face proving the strong handling over the years The circular eyes and the mouth barely sketched let suggest a certain introspection I am also selling the Baoulé woman, Blolo Bla, work of the same sculptor possibility of making a better p rix for both ..... free shipping worldwide