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Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa

Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa

$4,000

H 17.75 in W 4 in D 4.75 in

Wooden Baoule Maternity Figure, Africa

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Interesting maternity figure in a hieratic pose presenting a young adolescent. Beautiful facial expression, showing wisdom and knowledge. She is sitting on a chair. Hard wood with an...

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20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African Carved Wood Dance Mask, Baoulé Style, West Africa, 20th Century - 2C99
African Carved Wood Dance Mask, Baoulé Style, West Africa, 20th Century - 2C99

African Carved Wood Dance Mask, Baoulé Style, West Africa, 20th Century - 2C99

Located in Bordeaux, FR

The forehead carries a semi-circular arch scarification band — parallel lines following the curve of the brow, blackened against the warm wood — and on each cheek, flowing curved cal...

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Vintage 1960s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s
African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

African Ebony Bird Hair Comb Wall Sculpture - Baoulé Art Bird Sculpture - 1960s African decorative hair comb carved in very dark, dense hardwood, most likely ebony, sculpted in the ...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Ebony

African Carved Hardwood Mask, Baoulé Style, Single Horn, Côte d'Ivoire - 2C97
African Carved Hardwood Mask, Baoulé Style, Single Horn, Côte d'Ivoire - 2C97

African Carved Hardwood Mask, Baoulé Style, Single Horn, Côte d'Ivoire - 2C97

Located in Bordeaux, FR

At 32 × 7 × 5 cm, this is a fully three-dimensional sculptural work of considerable presence, produced in West Africa — most likely Côte d'Ivoire — by a carver of exceptional skill w...

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Vintage 1960s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

Mblo 'Gba Gba' Dance Mask, Baoulé People, Ivory Coast, Mid 20th Century
Mblo 'Gba Gba' Dance Mask, Baoulé People, Ivory Coast, Mid 20th Century

Mblo 'Gba Gba' Dance Mask, Baoulé People, Ivory Coast, Mid 20th Century

Located in CA, CA

Finely carved with detailed naturalistic features and adornments, this black lacquered and patinated wooden dance mask was made by the Baoulé people of the Ivory Coast during the mid...

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Baoule Tribal Mask in Yellow-Black with Antelope Head Decoration
Mid-Century Baoule Tribal Mask in Yellow-Black with Antelope Head Decoration

Mid-Century Baoule Tribal Mask in Yellow-Black with Antelope Head Decoration

Located in Salzburg, AT

Expressive, interesting African Baoulé mask from Cote d'Ivoire from last third of the last century, carved from wood painted polychrome.

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Vintage 1970s Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, West Africa, Mid-20th Century — 20 cm - 2C91
African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, West Africa, Mid-20th Century — 20 cm - 2C91

African Carved Ebonized Wood Mask, West Africa, Mid-20th Century — 20 cm - 2C91

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Key Details Type: Decorative carved wood mask / African export art Style: West African — Baoulé-influenced aesthetic Origin: West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire / Ghana, most likely) Age: Mid...

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Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

African Ebonized Wood Mask, Four-Prong Crest & Refined Face, 20th C. - 2C95
African Ebonized Wood Mask, Four-Prong Crest & Refined Face, 20th C. - 2C95

African Ebonized Wood Mask, Four-Prong Crest & Refined Face, 20th C. - 2C95

Located in Bordeaux, FR

The face is the most finely carved of the series — narrow, elongated, and classically composed in the Baoulé-influenced aesthetic of Côte d'Ivoire, the tradition that produced some o...

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Vintage 1950s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

African Carved Hardwood Mask, Crown Crest & Scarification, Côte d'Ivoire - 2C96
African Carved Hardwood Mask, Crown Crest & Scarification, Côte d'Ivoire - 2C96

African Carved Hardwood Mask, Crown Crest & Scarification, Côte d'Ivoire - 2C96

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Key Details Type: Decorative carved wood mask / quality African export art Style: West African prestige decorative — Baoulé/Guro or Akan-influenced; crown-base bifurcated crest Origi...

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Vintage 1960s Toys and Dolls

Materials

Wood

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Baoulé  Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2
Baoulé  Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2

Baoulé Wooden Statues Africa Ivory Coast, Set of 2

Located in Tilburg, NL

Baoulé, Wooden statue Africa Ivory Coast The Baoulé (or Baule) are an Akan people and one of the largest groups in the ivory coast.

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Mid-20th Century African Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Hardwood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

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H 22.05 in W 20.08 in D 20.48 in

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Early 20th Century

Located in Rotterdam, ZH

African Baoulé chair, early 20th century. Unique chair used by the Baoulé people (Akan tribe) from Ivory Coast in Western Africa.

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20th Century Ivorian Primitive Stools

Materials

Wood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

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H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

Located in London, GB

This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

African Mask Baoule from Ivory Coast, Mid-20 Century
African Mask Baoule from Ivory Coast, Mid-20 Century

African Mask Baoule from Ivory Coast, Mid-20 Century

Located in Paris, FR

African mask Baoule from ivory coast. Middle 20th century.

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Masks

Materials

Wood

African 'Baoule' figure. Watercolour on Handmade paper Laid on Vélin d'Arches.
African 'Baoule' figure. Watercolour on Handmade paper Laid on Vélin d'Arches.

African 'Baoule' figure. Watercolour on Handmade paper Laid on Vélin d'Arches.

By La Roche Laffitte

Located in Cotignac, FR

Watercolour on handmade paper of a 'Baoule' figure applied to Vélin d'Arches paper by French artist La Roche Laffitte. Titled to the bottom centre. A beautifully observed and detail...

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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Handmade Paper

2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé
2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé

2 Antique Primitive African Baule Tribal Yoke Back Chairs Ivory Coast Baoulé

Located in Dayton, OH

Two primitive carved African Baule chairs. Made from indigenous local woods featuring yoke back, short legs and flat seat. These low chairs were carried on the shoulders of villag...

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Antique 19th Century Primitive Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century
African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

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H 21.66 in W 21.46 in D 13.98 in

African Baoulé Chair, Ivory Coast, Mid-20th Century

Located in London, GB

This small chair from the ivory coast has a truly lovely presence. It is hand carved and showcases the typical design elements of a ‘Baoulé’ chair, low seat with a vertical back. Ind...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Primitive Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century African Tribal Baoulé Waka Sona Wooden Male Sculpture 1950s
Mid-Century African Tribal Baoulé Waka Sona Wooden Male Sculpture 1950s

Mid-Century African Tribal Baoulé Waka Sona Wooden Male Sculpture 1950s

Located in Salzburg, AT

Statue Baoulé Waka Sona Object from an Ex-French African art collection.

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Vintage 1950s Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

African 1930 Cote D'Ivoire Baoule Tribal Maternity With Child Carved In Wood
African 1930 Cote D'Ivoire Baoule Tribal Maternity With Child Carved In Wood

African 1930 Cote D'Ivoire Baoule Tribal Maternity With Child Carved In Wood

By Baule Tribe

Located in Miami, FL

The Baoule figures can be among the most elegant and designed pieces in Africa.

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Vintage 1930s Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Vintage African 1940s Wooden Baoule Mask
Vintage African 1940s Wooden Baoule Mask

Vintage African 1940s Wooden Baoule Mask

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H 11.03 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

Vintage African 1940s Wooden Baoule Mask

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Africa, 1940s Baoule mask. A legend says that this type of African mask is a Baoule mask which is also known as a Goli mask.

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Vintage 1940s African Masks

Materials

Wood

Baoule' African Mask  Mid-century (71x15x13cm) with Floridian coral pedestal
Baoule' African Mask  Mid-century (71x15x13cm) with Floridian coral pedestal

Baoule' African Mask Mid-century (71x15x13cm) with Floridian coral pedestal

Located in Firenze, FI

Among African Baoulé statues, there are two main types: * Baoulé statues of husbands from beyond (blolo bla) or wives from beyond (blolo bian)

Category

Vintage 1960s Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Kaolin, Hardwood

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20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo
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20th Century African Songye Nkishi Kifwebe Figure, Democratic Republic of Congo

Located in London, GB

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Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana
Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana

Ashanti Mother and Child Maternity Figure Carved by Osei Bonsu, Ghana

By Osei Bonsu

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Ashanti maternity figure by the master carver Osei Bonsu. The mother figure is seated on a simple backless chair. An infant lays calmly in her lap, one arm reaching towards a ...

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Vintage 1930s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

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Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa
Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

Dance Head Ornament Representing an Antelope Head, Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A beautiful stylized antelope head used as headdress on ceremonial dances. Retains the old painting and patina over the carved wood. Traded by a professor working in Africa in the 19...

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Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Busts

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Wood

Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa
Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa

Old Antique Lobi Wooden Female Figure Sculpture Produced in Burkina Faso, Africa

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare mid century Lobi folk tribal art female figure wooden sculpture produced in Burkina Faso, Africa by anonymous designer in the 1940s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H:...

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Ashanti Akan ‘Ghana’ Tribal Standing Female Figure Arm Out Africa
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Ashanti Akan ‘Ghana’ Tribal Standing Female Figure Arm Out Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Standing Akan Ghana female figure, early 20th century, Africa. Intense expression with large eyes. Female figure with one hand on her breast, representing presenting nourishment from...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa
Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa

Early 20th Century Male Baule Figure, Ivory Coast, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture. This excellent example is p...

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Early 20th Century Ivorian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Standing Akan or Ashanti, Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa
Standing Akan or Ashanti, Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa

Standing Akan or Ashanti, Ghana Tribal Female Figure Early 20th Century Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

From the Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, shrine figure, a standing female figure with black hair and details, remains of white pigment, with arms out holding a bottle, includes custo...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure
Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure

$2,000Sale Price|33% Off

H 22 in W 6 in D 6 in

Ashanti Maternal Fertility Figure

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is an Ashanti female fertility figure from Ghana, West Africa, circa Mid-20th century. Carved from a single block of wood, the statue depicts a female with typical coiffure ...

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Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood

Statue from the Baoule/Baule tribe, Ivory Coast, first half 20th century
Statue from the Baoule/Baule tribe, Ivory Coast, first half 20th century

Statue from the Baoule/Baule tribe, Ivory Coast, first half 20th century

By Baule Tribe

Located in Bilzen, BE

A statue from the Baoule/Baule tribe, Ivory Coast carved in hardwood in the early colonial style Early 1900 Tribal aged patina Heigth 36 cm

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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Baule Standing Female Figure With Scarifications Hands Ivory Coast Africa
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Baule Standing Female Figure With Scarifications Hands Ivory Coast Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Baule Standing Female Figure with finely carved raised scarifications, hands on side of stomach with long figures. From Ivory Coast, Africa It is in good condition with wear, polis...

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Mid-20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

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Wood

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa
Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa

Early Standing Bambara or Malinke Female Figure Deep Patina, Mali West Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from handling and use. Possibly cut from the top of prestige staff. Fine refined abstract ...

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Mid-20th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the baoule African you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, bronze and brass, every baoule African was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a baoule African — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Many designers have produced at least one well-made baoule African over the years, but those crafted by La Roche Laffitte are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Baoule African?

The average selling price for a baoule African at 1stDibs is $798, while they’re typically $502 on the low end and $5,479 for the highest priced.