A Baule male figure, Ivory Coast, standing on a circular stool like platform, small feet, short, slightly bent legs, a torso with prominent abdomen and a protruding navel, stylized arms and hands touching the abdomen which is covered with scarification marks, prominent pectorals, a cylindrical neck beneath a large oval head, delicate facial features consisting of rounded eyes, small flared nose connected to eyebrows, pouted lips, and a round goatee; the bulging forehead surmounted by a domed and crested coiffure; more scarification on the face, neck, chest and back; shiny, natural brownish patina. small cracks due to age and use (photographed). Certificate of origin and Provenance.

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Height: 93 cm
Weight: 5,4 kg