Blolo Bian Baoulé Ivory Coast Male Fetish Wedding Statue
Superb statuette called a blolo bian, a tradition found only among the Baoulé people.
This male statuette is used by the young married woman to honor her husband from the afterlife, who might be jealous of her earthly companion.
She must therefore regularly care for him, pamper him, anoint him with palm oil, and sleep and eat with him once a week.
The man does the same with a female statuette, the blolo bla. Height 36.5 cm with its base, superb glossy brown patina, very good condition.
This male statuette is used by the young married woman to honor her husband from the afterlife, who might be jealous of her earthly companion.
She must therefore regularly care for him, pamper him, anoint him with palm oil, and sleep and eat with him once a week.
The man does the same with a female statuette, the blolo bla. Height 36.5 cm with its base, superb glossy brown patina, very good condition.
700 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Condition of use
Reference (ID): 1682433
Availability: In stock
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