Baule male figure
Blolo Bian
the coiffure rising to a crescentic dome with a plait projecting at the nape of the neck, the face framed by rope-twist side burns and a pointed beard, carved with heavy lidded eyes, the small oval mouth parted to reveal teeth, standing with one arm raised, the elongated torso with two sparse lines of scarification, the flexed legs carved with well defined musculature, wearing sandals with platform soles,good glossy patina, a repair to the left hand 45cm.
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