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Statuette of a woman with round belly
Wood, old honey and br…
See original version (French)
179
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Statuette of a woman with round belly
Wood, old honey and br…
See original version (French)
Estimate €300 - €500
Voluntary lot
Description
Statuette of a woman
with round belly
Wood, old honey and brown patina, fabric, marks of time
Baule, Republic of Côte d'Ivoire
37 x 6 cm
This female statuette refers to the ideals of fertility present in certain Baule traditions. The round belly evokes maternity and abundance, while the hands placed on the abdomen reinforce the protective symbolism associated with women and the earth that nourishes them. The inward-looking face, the sculpted motifs in relief on the chest and the overall balance of the forms give the piece a calm presence and a great plastic quality.
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