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Description:
BAOULÉ SPIRIT COUPLE Côte D’Ivoire, Hard-wood, male & female spirit figures blolo bian, blolo bian. The primordial couple, Elegant coiffure facial and body scarification, rich dark patina. Baule spirit spouse figures represent ideal mates. The Baule traditionally believe that each person has a spouse in the spirit world that can cause trouble if not properly respected. Spirit spouses are represented in our world by small wooden figures. Their dignified poses, carefully arranged hair, and the cosmetic scarification on their torsos and backs are all marks of desirability in Baule culture. Figures such as these are kept in a special place in the owner's room, where they are given the same sort of hospitality that might be afforded a human visitor. They are clothed and given jewelry, kept clean, and given offerings of food. Caring for these ideal mates provides fulfillment that can be hard to find elsewhere. Some Baule have a better relationship with their spirit spouse than with their earthly one. Female H. 93cm (36.61”) Male H. 79cm (31.10”)
| Status: No Longer Available |
Reference#: BAU20021 |
| Condition:
Excellent |
Year:
Unknoen
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| Country:
Côte D’Ivoire |
Maker:
Unknown |
| Height:
36.61 in. (92.99 cm) |
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| Title:
BAOULÉ SPIRIT COUPLE |
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| Materials:
Wood |
Type:
Statue |
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