Lot 174: A fine Baule maternity figure

Baule, Ivory Coast; H: 16 1/2"

The lovely figure carved with tri-lobed coif, swept back, high forehead and powerful features, the face and neck with characteristic scarification, the shoulders squared and powerful, at the waist an infant cradled in the figures hands delicately carved. The legs straight and firm standing on an integral base with some insect depredation. A fine example on a custom mount.

Provenance:
Ex. Herbert 'Skip" Cole, CA

Price Realized: $9,500

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