Standing female figure "blolo bla"
Côte d'Ivoire, Baule
not available anymore
Size
H: 38,5 cm
H: 15.2 inch
Description
wood, shiny blackish brown patina, remains of pigments, fabric loincloth, delicate carved coiffure and scarifications, min. dam., missing parts (both foot tips, plait), cracks, slight traces of abrasion, wooden socle;
embodying the female ideal of Baule culture. Elaborate coiffure and scarification marks are considered as signs of beauty.