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Maître Frédéric FARBOS ARIEGE ENCHERES
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BAOULE, Ivory Coast. Wood, black patina.
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17
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BAOULE, Ivory Coast. Wood, black patina.
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
BAOULE, Ivory Coast.
Wood, black patina.
A majestic representation of an otherworldly husband, "Blolo Bian", protector of a parallel invisible world. This statue stands out for the quality of the carving on the head of the figure, whose face exudes a silent, almost sovereign beauty.
Early 20th century.
H. 57.5 cm.
Literature: L'Art baoulé, du visible et de l'invisible. Susan Vogel.
Provenance Collection of Bernard Chayla, patient and demanding collector, passionate about objects of memory.
Expert Mr Christian-Hervé NJIENSI 06 31 90 99 95
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