Male figure, Baule, Ivory Coast Wood H. 44 cm Male... Lot 28

Male figure, Baule, Ivory Coast Wood H. 44 cm Male figure, Baule, Ivory Coast H. 17 1/4 in Restoration: the two legs are broken then glued back together. Baule male figure standing on a small pedestal. The hairstyle is very rich, with a braid emanating from several buns at the back as a highlight. Scarifications in the form of spikes, friezes or almonds mark the neck, back, temples and cheeks. The long fingers on the belly frame a prominent navel. Finally, the beautiful curve of the legs underlines the rebounded curve of the buttocks.