Baule Carved Sculpture - 118.2

Hand-carved from indigenous wood, this figure comes from the Baule people of the Ivory Coast. Deeply rooted in Baule spiritual life, such figures are believed to embody ancestral presence and serve as vessels of communication with the unseen world. Often created with finely balanced proportions and a serene expression, they reflect ideals of harmony, beauty, and order within Baule culture. These figures were traditionally consulted during times of uncertainty, acting as mediators between the living and the spirit realm. Each piece carries with it both artistic refinement and profound cultural meaning.

Size:- 35cmH x  8cmW x 7cmDepth