Superb And Old Baoulé Blolo Bla Female Statue From Ivory Coast

Superb statue of a woman (sister or wife of the beyond) in hard wood with a very beautiful shiny and crusty patina of use in places height 39.5 cm Female effigy with pronounced attributes (breast and sex) of a very nice balance. Wear due to pronounced use which almost gives an erasure of the relief leaving room for a strong shine. The legs 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 often the dignitaries attach) Scarifications on the neck and cheeks and surroundings 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 with the liver, shining and crusty in places are the signs of the care lavished on this husband from the other world L 'important headdress suggests the great importance of the character represented (, Queen and or great dignitary) Significant wear and tear on the face The circular eyes and barely sketched mouth suggest a certain introspection I am also selling the Baoulé man , Blolo Bian, work of the same Master sculptor slightly smaller (36cm) possibility of making a better price for both ..... Beautiful pieces of collectio n free shipping worldwide