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Description : **Originally Listed At $750** West Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Baule peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A finely carved wooden standing figure created by a Baule artisan of West Africa. Such a figure is known as a blolo bian - an ancestral dream husband sculpture that would be placed in the home, looked after and attentively cared for, as such special figures are believed to act as a medium between the living and spiritual realms. Figures like this example are also called dream lovers because they are believed to visit the living in their dreams and may serve as an oracle who can predict the future or act as a lover in one's dreams. This example boasts a finely-incised, centrally-parted coiffure, scarification marks on the cheeks and neck, delineated legs and genitalia, skillfully-formed facial features, and lustrous espresso-hued patina across all surfaces. Custom wooden display stand included. Size: 3 W x 11.75 H (7.6 cm x 29.8 cm), 12.8 H (32.5 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection, ex-private New York, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #141712
Prix: 0.00 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Estimations(basse-haute) : 1300 USD-1950 USD 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.

À propos du lot n° 630
Titre : Baule Wood Blolo Bian Figure
Condition report : Minor nicks and abrasions to base, legs, body, arms, and head, and a couple of stable hairline fissures along the back and posterior, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits and stunning brown patina throughout.
Artemis Gallery, Salle de vente 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Titre de la vente : Early Fall Variety | Ancient & Ethnographic
Date de la vente : 17/10/2019 🔓Accès libre sans carte bancaire.
Référence de l'enchère : Live Sale

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