Description
Carved statues feature strongly in traditional and contemporary African art. Typically representative of physical beauty and moral virtue, they are treasured tokens.
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.
Statue Details
Country of Origin………………Ivory Coast
Culture………………………… Baule
Function……………………….. Prosperity & Fertility
Dimensions…………………….60 x 10 x 15 cm
Additional information
Weight | 1.5 kg |
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Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1 cm |
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