Vintage Old Baule African Male Female Fertility Figure

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This striking vintage West African sculptural figure is a Baule-influenced male/female fertility and ancestral form, hand-carved from a single section … Read more This striking vintage West African sculptural figure is a Baule-influenced male/female fertility and ancestral form, hand-carved from a single section of wood with remarkable vertical presence and symbolic complexity. The composition features a seated lower figure supporting an elongated central column adorned with multiple projecting heads and crowned by a rare dual-faced top element representing masculine and feminine balance, ancestral duality, and generational continuity. The calm facial expressions, scarification-style forehead carving, and rhythmic symmetry reflect the refined sculptural language traditionally associated with Baule artistry.. Braided natural fiber bindings and aged iron ring details further enhance the piece’s ritual character and authenticity. Richly weathered with a deep naturally aged patina, visible hand-carved texture, and beautiful tonal variation throughout. Mounted on a custom iron stand for presentation, the piece displays beautifully as both a ceremonial artifact and a powerful standalone work of sculptural art. See less