Statue féminine, Baulé, Côte d'Ivoire

Au dessin effilé des doigts affleurant les hanches, répond l'angle entrouvert des paumes - rare -, concentrant l'attention sur la beauté du buste. La ligne cintrée du torse se fond dans celle du cou portant très haut la tête - la plénitude du visage mise en valeur par l'élaboration de la coiffe. Très beau rythme de la sculpture, jouant sur la fermeté des galbes et des lignes, et sur l'intégration du vide dans la composition. Belle patine sombre, grumeleuse.  

Good condition overall. Wear consistent with age and use within the culture. Stable cracks along the left back of the head, and a thin one along the back. Open crack on the right side of the base and foot. Beautiful patina.
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