IVORY COAST BAULE FEMALE FIGURE. A Baule female figure from the Ivory Coast carved from wood and painted with red and black pigments. These statues often represent a "spouse from the other world," known as Blolo Bla (female) or Blolo Bian (male). The Baule people believe that everyone has a spirit spouse who is responsible for life's challenges. - Height: 30 inches. Estimate $150-250
