Baule Male Figure Spoon Old African Ladle Sculpture

A Beautiful Old Baule Seated Male Figure Spoon Ceremonial Ladle
Antique African Art - Tribal Sculpture - Cote d'Ivoire

Collected from the: Baule peoples of Cote d'Ivoire region of West Africa
Material: Carved wood
Period: Mid 20th century
Dimensions: 21" length, 4.25" width, 4.5" depth; weight is 1.30 pounds
Condition: Excellent. Held in private collection, good signs of age and patinated wear from authentic tribal use, age cracks test stable, small nick to ladle lip occurred very early on judging from the patination present at area. Make special note serene expression, tribal scarification and beautifully burnished skin oil patina at forehead, face, outer arms and both sides of ladle indicative of frequent handling and use - nice !

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