Lot No. 48


Baule baboon figure, Ivory Coast.


Baule baboon figure, Ivory Coast. - Tribal Art

52 cm. Formerly known as Gbekre, these ferocious figures are physical manifestations of invisible powers, both malignant and benign. They served their community through the mediation of diviners.

Provenance:
Private collection Brussels. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

31.10.2017 - 14:00

Estimate:
EUR 4,000.- to EUR 6,000.-

Baule baboon figure, Ivory Coast.


52 cm. Formerly known as Gbekre, these ferocious figures are physical manifestations of invisible powers, both malignant and benign. They served their community through the mediation of diviners.

Provenance:
Private collection Brussels. (VJ)

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art - Source - Tribal and Curiosity Sale
Auction type: Saleroom auction
Date: 31.10.2017 - 14:00
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 25.10. - 31.10.2017

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