This male
Baule ancestor out of the collection of Mr. Kegel-Konietzko is perfectly carved with beautiful proportions and a wonderful expression. Look at the fine patina all over this compact body.
Figures like this mostly are representatives of one's spouse in the spirit world. They have to be enshrined and attented.
More than 200 years ago the tribe of the
Baule migrated from southern Ghana to their present home in Ivory Coast. Artificially influenced by neighbour tribes like
Guro, Senufo and Yaure they developed a large corpus of masks and figures both well know for virtuosity and graceful carving.
Comes incl. original collectors etiquette and catalogue number.
Info-Link:
Boris Kegel-Konietzko 
