Lot 109
Large Baule Female Spirit Figure, Côte d’Ivoire
Estimate$600–$1,200
Offered in A Lifetime of Discovery III · Sunday, November 1, 2026, To be announced
A large carved wood female figure, probably Baule, Côte d’Ivoire, with finely incised crested coiffure, raised facial and neck scarification, elongated arms and standing pose. The figure has a dark, aged surface with areas of wear and exposed wood consistent with prolonged handling and use.
Height: 26 3/4 in.
- Provenance
- Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
- Condition
- Surface wear, age cracking, abrasions and minor losses throughout.
Estimates are opinions of value, given as a guide.