Standing male ancestor figure "blolo bian" ·  Côte d'Ivoire, Baoulé · ID: 3028469

Description

wood, shiny blackish brown patina, showing a static posture, the eyes with lowered lids imposing a self-contained expression on the face, coiffure, beard and tattoos elaborate carved, beautiful details: a fine plaited band along the hairline, beard curl, brass pendant with concentrical circle ornament, slightly dam., crack (back)