Baule Attie Couple Statues :: (STAT-IV-B-0002)
AU $490.00
Baule statues pair from Ivory Coast.
This couple, from the region shared by the Baule and Attie, sport airs of corn above their heads in homage to Attie havest festivals. Seated upon their spiritual stools, they represent prosperity and fertility.
Noting: Some imperfections and natural wear – priced down accordingly
Country of Origin………………Ivory Coast
Culture………………………… Baule
Function……………………….. Prosperity & Fertility
Dimensions…………………….30 x 15 x 45 cm (combined dimensions of both statues)
1 in stock
Description
Typically representative of physical beauty and moral virtue, they are treasured tokens.
Carved statues feature strongly in traditional and contemporary African art.
The Baule tradition of wooden statues is arguably one of the most elegant and refined styles of Africa. Their cultural significance surrounds themes of soul mates, reverence of the spirit world and good fortune in the mortal world.
Additional information
| Weight | 2.7 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
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