A male Baule sculpture of "premier generation".
What does it mean when we speak of "premier generation"?

In this case, it is highly probable that it is an object that has not yet been sold as "replacement", but has often been passed on from one generation to the next. These early pieces are clearly recognizable in your surface, the type of wood and its style. Especially in the Baule, Senufo, or Lobi, an experienced collector immediately sees that it is such an early work, which, unfortunately, often shows great erosions in its preservation. These pieces are extremely rare nowadays in Africa and are also traded in Africa at high prices.

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Height: 38 cm
Weight: 1,1 kg