Superb quality early wooden Baulé Male Figure ‘Blolo Bian

Description: Superb quality early wooden Baulé Male Figure ‘Blolo Bian’ A very high quality early wooden figure, Ivory Coast, Baulé, early 20th. century. The figure appears facing the front, symmetrical with its arms resting on its stomach, which was a sign of peace for the Baulé people. Wonderful facial expression even for the elaborate type, with its half-closed eyes, which resembles coffee grains, that give the face a serene expression. A well-trimmed beard below the jaw and Aa particularly refined hairstyle on this figure, can be attributed to people of high class. The scarification on the body, as well as having an aesthetic function, also tell us which ethnic group it belongs to. The pronounced calves are characteristic of the oldest Baulé works. Its feet, isolated from the earth, represent the image of an idealised being who lives in the afterlife. He is adorned with a cotton scarv and a necklace of torquise and glass beads, which is old but probably not originally belonging to the figure. Size: 46,5 cm. tall and 52 cm. incl. the permanently mounted black wooden base. Condition: Extremely fine for the type, a few old age cracks, no repairs or chips A particularly artful figure in a large size with beautiful surfaces. Refference: See British Museum (Af1956,27.30) for a figure, which was probably made by the same artist. Another figure of a seated female figure by the same hand is also illustrated in Paul S Wingert, ‘The sculpture of negro Africa’, New York 1950, pl.XIX. Provenance: Ulf Gudmundsen Tribal art collection, c. 1950s-2007. Ulf was a Danish collector of Tribal woodcarvings, and his collection was especially rich on high quality Yoruba figures. This figure was aquired at Steen Strømberg, an Antiquites dealer in Copenhagen, c. 2000, bought from the Estate auctions over Lau Sundes Estate. Ex. Private collection of the Danish Tribal arts dealer Lau Sunde (shop in Copenhagen, who probably had the best collection of africana ever formed in Scandinavia. This figure was aquired by Lau Sunde in the 1950s-60s. #10101490000 **** *** We do combined shipping, if you are interested in more items *** About us: Senatus Consulto specialize in ancient coins and antiquities from Europe and Asia. Our stock is acquired from large and well known Danish estates or collections, certified dealers and Danish and International auction houses. Authenticity Guaranteed: Senatus Consulto fully guarantees all items to be genuine in every aspect according to the item description. Any detail regarding an antiquity that is not known to us, will be noted as such. All artifacts and collectibles are accompanied by an invoice which also function as a Lifetime Certificate of Authenticity. Any item significantly deviating from the information provided by us regarding culture and dating, may be returned for a prompt refund excluding shipping and handling costs. In order to receive a refund for authenticity reasons, we require a written statement from an expert in the field of concern, a TL test or the like. We do not cover expenses to acquire documentation. Satisfaction Guarantee: You can return any item with which you for any reason are not satisfied within 14 days of receiving it. We will issue a prompt refund of your payment, except for costs such as shipping charges, sales fees, taxes, handling fees etc., upon receival of the item in the same condition as when we shipped it. Stands etc. used for presenting our objects on photos are as a rule not included unless specifically mentioned in the item description. Shipping and handling: Buyer pays shipping & handling costs - see cost for this item elsewhere on this page. We use Postnord Logistics, Coolrunner as main carriers, and provide tracking when your item is shipped. In case of larger delays, we file a claim at the carrier. Refunds due to lost packages will be paid when the result of the claim is received by us. We are open to use other carriers after your wish. You only pay exact shipping costs. EU-CUSTOMERS will receive an invoice with EU-shipping costs, when we are notified. Insurance: Is included in all shippings. Taxes and legal issues: We are not in any way responsible for costs, delays or legal issues in the home countries of our customers. Combined shipping: We do combined shippings - ask for a collect invoice if you are bidding on several items. Payment options: Paypal - preferably USD, EURO, GBP or DKK. We will convert your final bid from US$ to £ and Euro and accept payment in these currencies and other European currencies at the request of the highbidder.

Price: 1950 USD

Location: Frederiksberg c

End Time: 2025-01-02T13:11:22.000Z

Shipping Cost: 72 USD