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Seated male statue, legs drawn together.
See original version (French)
178
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Seated male statue, legs drawn together.
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
Seated male statue, legs drawn together.
Hardwood, old brown lacquered patina.
Baule, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire.
45.5 x 9.5 cm
Settled in central Côte d'Ivoire, the Baule developed a sculptural tradition of great finesse, closely associated with the figures of Asia Usu - idealised incarnations of an otherworldly spouse. Preserved in a domestic or ritual setting, these sculptures are part of practices linked to personal balance and the relationship with the invisible world. The seated posture, the open hands placed at right-angles to the stomach and the tightening of the legs reflect a codified construction of the body, driven by a quest for harmony and formal mastery.
See original version (French)
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