Standing female ancestor figure "blolo bla"
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Lot: 166
85th Tribal Art AuctionStanding female ancestor figure "blolo bla"
Côte d'Ivoire, Baule
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Guy Loudmer, Paris, Drouot, 27 et 28 Juin 1991, lot 110 Jean-Paul Agogué, Champigny-sur-Marne, France |
H: 18.9 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
wood, reddish brown patina, red pigment, black paint, kaolin, fine carved coiffure with small lobes on each side, eyes accentuated with kaolin, raised scarification marks on face and body, abundantly decorated shoes, collection number backside: "AJP1118", slightly dam. (nose bridge), cracks (back of the head, back), on wooden plate;
embodying the female ideal of Baule culture: elaborate coiffure and scarification marks are considered as signs of beauty.
