Sale 207 Lot 290

IVORY COAST BAULE COLON FIGURE. Baule colon wooden figure is a type of sculpture originating from the Baule people of the Ivory Coast. These figures, also referred to as "settler statues," are believed by some to be satirical depictions of the colonizers encountered by the Baule people. The figures often depict people with clothing or items associated with European colonists, such as hats, shirts, and canes. - Height: 19 inches.
Estimate $150-200