Description:

West Africa, Cote d'Ivoire, Baule peoples; Burkina Faso, Mossi peoples; ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A nice group of 3 wooden carvings from the Baule and Mossi peoples. First is a large Baule head with a stocky neck, a pointed chin, and faded facial features. Second is a stylized Baule wooden figure that stands atop an integral ovoid platform, has an elongated head, and is adorned with a small strand of beads around the ankles. Last is a highly-abstract Mossi figure with cylindrical 'arms' and 'legs,' incised linear motifs around the abdomen, and a triangular head surmounted by a semicircular headdress. Size of largest (Mossi): 2.5" W x 8.3" H (6.4 cm x 21.1 cm); 8.9" H (22.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-private Pearson collection, Denver, Colorado, USA; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA

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  • Condition: Each item has minor abrasions and nicks, softening to some finer details, a few stable fissures, and darkening to natural wood color commensurate with age, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and fine patina throughout.

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