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H : 25cm x D 55cm
where they are believed to help the wearer take on sacred
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Dimensions: L 16
Baule Carved Figure Sculpture 118.1 She Devil H : 25cm x DA hand carved Baule male figure from the Ivory Coast, most likely a Blolo Bian, or 'spirit spouse'. In Baule belief everyone has a partner in the spirit world, honoured through a carved figure like this; the deep, dark patina speaks of age and ritual handling. It's crowned with a dramatic three pointed coiffure elaborate hairstyles signalled refinement and social standing and the torso carries fine cross hatched scarification, traditional marks of
