#D501

AFRICA, COTE D'IVOIRE. Tribal Group: BAULE.

Traditional African Baule carving of a female, with carved red cache sexe and a beaded waste band. Topped by a classic Baule coiffure, face and body scarification, breasts with red painted nipples, standing on a circular base. Hands are joined a tthe belly, framing navel.

Such carvings were done to symbolize a mate or lover in the other world.

PLEASE NOTE: It appears that the left breast was once broken off and has been repaired, significant cracks have materialized in the back of the torso and head. There also is a major chunk broken out of the base. The underside of the base displays serious natural degradation.

15" tall, 3 1/2" diameter

Age unknown. Carver Unknown

Acquired in 2001

US$350

Fort Myers , FL. 33908 239-482-7025 800-305-0185