Sakassou Baule From Ivory Coast

Superb Baule statue in carved and patinated hardwood
Very rare female figurine in the spirit of the Maîtrs de Sakassoue workshop
Height 52.5cm
Tribal carvings, visible sex, very fine workmanship with brilliant patina in places, notably on the face. Traditional headdress, arms crossed behind the back, back of skull trimmed
To be compared with the one in the Rockfeller collection at the Metropolitaan Museum in New York and the one in the private collection featured in "Mains de Maîtres "Masterhands
The Baule people are widely known for their refined woodcarvings, which combine aesthetic beauty with spiritual and social significance. Among their works are figures linked to justice, social order and moral balance.
Remember that during the 18th century, Sakassou was a very important political and artistic center for Baule sculpture, following the arrival of the Akan-Baoulé. The most important chieftaincy they established was in Sakassou
This royal court must have stimulated the creation of workshops for great statue sculptors.
Very fine quality piece
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190 €uros for International shipping