Hand Carved Vintage Baule Statue: Tribal Female Wood Figure Côte d’Ivoire-G5817 wooden figure form Each detail—from the curved buffalo-horn

Each detail—from the curved buffalo-horn horns to the intricate shell inlays—reflects skilled craftsmanship and reverence for Dan tribal customs

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and the celebration of life

The piece stands on a thick round base in dark black

Hand Carved Vintage Baule Statue: Tribal Female Wood Figure Côte d’Ivoire-G5817 wooden figure form Each detail—from the curved buffalo-hornStatue This hand carved Baule statue from Cte dIvoire captures the elegance of West African tribal art. Made of solid wood, the carving features elaborate scarification across the chest, neck and back, a traditional coiffured hairstyle, and stylized proportions typical of Baule craftsmanship. Baule figures are often linked to fertility, spirit spouse rituals, and ancestral protection. Measures approx. 46 cm (18. 1") tall 13 cm (5. 1") wide 10 cm (3.