Description: Early to Mid 20th Century African Baule Male Figure Spirit Lover, Blolo Bian Cote d'Ivoire Gorgeous First Half to Mid 20th Century African Baule Male Figure Spirit Lover, Blolo Bian Cote d'Ivoire, Tribal Use 1900-1950 This is a beautifully carved vintage Baule Male Figure Spirit Lover, Blolo Bian Cote d'Ivoire. Made by the Baule for Tribal Use during 1900-1950 This figure is made from a single piece of wood, with a beautifully aged patina, most likely from the ceremonial oil that has been rubbed on it and has mixed with dust and pigment through the years. The figure has scarification marks on the body as well as an elaborate hairstyle. There is an old collection label on the base. "This figure represents a male spirit lover, blolo bian who would be partnered by a female spirit lover, blolo bla. They are frustrated partners left behind in the world of the spirits when people are born into this world. Each man and woman is believed to have a spirit double or spouse that resides in the other world. If the spirit becomes angry, the human spouse commissions a carving to receive offerings. Cloths and jewellery are used to decorate the figure which is oiled regularly. The Baule believe that beauty helps promote fertility and avoid marital problems so the blolo bian has an elaborate hairstyle with intricate textured designs."Source: J. Perani and F.T. Smith, The visual arts of Africa: gen (Prentic Hall, New Jersey, 1998), British Museum site, London, UK Dimensions: 17 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 inches Weight: 1 lb 14 oz Condition: Very good condition. Gorgeous aged patina, oil remnant patina. Minor scuffs and cracks commensurate with age and use. Minor loss at end of braid. Please see photos PRICE: $255.00 Shipping: $22.99 USPS Ground Advantage, Fedex or UPS (Whichever is cheaper) shipping Cost in the US is free. Ebay International Shipping or contact seller for additional international shipping rates. I can ship more than one item together and give you better rates, just contact me and I will respond. I usually answer questions very quickly (depending on time difference) Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. Please review the information, photos and/ or ask questions before bidding. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison.30 day returns, buyer pays return shipping Payment Terms: Payments are due within 48 hours of the end of the auction or listing. Shipping: $22.99 USPS Ground Advantage, Fedex or UPS (Whichever is cheaper) shipping Cost in the US. Shipment will be sent with tracking and careful, sturdy packing, recycled, when possible. We will ship your item as soon as possible. Shipping usually takes no more than two business days. If you have any questions please contact us before bidding. For international shipping, we use Ebay Global shipping. If you need this shipped with particular requests, please contact me for international shipping rates before purchasing. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!
Price: 211.65 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2025-01-17T19:53:19.000Z
Shipping Cost: 22.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
date: 1900-1950
Color: Dark Wood Tone
Material: Wood
Maker: Baule people
original vintage Baule Male Wood Figure: original 1900-1950 Baule Male Wood Figure
materials: wood and kaolin
tribal use wooden figure by Baule Ivory Coast: Baule tribal use wooden figure Ivory Coast
old collection label: please see base photos
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country: Ivory Coast
male spirit lover, blolo bian Ivory coast: carved wood male spirit lover, blolo bian
Tribe: Baule
male spirit lover, blolo bian: Male spouse wooden figure
Age: Pre-1950
Baule tribal use wooden figure Cote d'Ivoire: Baule tribal use wooden male figure Cote d'Ivoire
