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Baule, IvoryCoast Colonial religious folk art figure 11.5 high dreamworld mate

This realistic representation of a professional in Colonial days in the Ivory Coast or Ghana is based on a folk art tradition. Such figures traditionally represent one’s dreamworld mate. It would be consulted to discuss problems occurring in the conscious world. Painted and dressed to represent people. He stands 11 1/2 inches tall. Painted and [Continue]