West African Baule Blolo Bian Wood Carved Male Spirit Spouse Figure

Description

A hand-carved wooden male figure representing a Blolo Bian or spirit spouse, originating from the Baule people of Ivory Coast. The sculpture features a prominent crested coiffure, intricate facial scarification, and a stylized beard. The torso is decorated with geometric abdominal scarification patterns. The figure stands in a traditional frontal pose with hands resting at the sides, mounted on an integrated circular base.