SKU: 140159
Baule Standing Female Figure Côte d'Ivoire
Height: 25.0
Width: 5.0
Depth: 6.0
Width: 5.0
Depth: 6.0
$99.99
$350.00
Description
The Baule belong to the Akan peoples who inhabit Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Three hundred years ago the Baule people migrated westward from Ghana when the Asante rose to power. The tale of how they broke away from the Asante has been preserved in their oral traditions. During the Asante rise to power, the Baule queen, Aura Poku, was in direct competition with the current Asante king. When the Asante prevailed, the queen led her people away to the land they now occupy. The male descendant of Aura Poku still lives in the palace she established and is honored by the Baule as their nominal king.
Height (In)
25.0
Width (In)
5.0
Depth (In)
6.0
140159
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Baule
Country of Origin: Côte d'Ivoire
Material
Material: wood, natural fibers, fabrics
Condition
Damage/Repair: Large crack in back of head, large crack in chest, scratches. Doesn't stand on its own.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.