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A Baule maternity figure, ivory coast. This hand-craved figure…
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A Baule maternity figure, ivory coast. This hand-craved figure depicts a female seated whilst in childbirth. The elongated form has been intricately carved with detailing such as scarfication and the elaborate coiffure. The figure is depicted in childbirth, her hands rest upon her large stomach and an infant emerges from between her legs, the figure's face is however serene. The mastery of this carving is best viewed from the profile where we can observe echoes of peaks and falls to the form in the jaw, breasts, stomach, and knees. Figure height 44 cm, width 7 cm, depth 11.5 cm, on stand height 48 cm. Provenance: Lim-Strutt collection, Aotearoa
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Tribal: African