Figure Item Number: K2.429 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Figure of a standing woman. The rounded eyes are oval, the long nose extends from the curved upraised brows and the mouth is oval. The hairstyle is elaborate and accentuated with grooved lines. The earrings consist of a red bead. There are two diagonal scarification marks on each cheek. More horizontal scarification marks are on the neck and the stomach. The thin breasts are pointed. The short arms are resting slightly bent at the elbows. There is a navel and a small garment for the lower portion of the body. On a circular base. Nailed to a separate square stand.
History Of Use
Blolo bia; protective spirit, or 'other-world' companion. They represent a person's lovers left behind in the spirit world, who communicate with their companion through dreams.
Item History
- Made in Cote d'Ivoire
- Owned by Walter C. Koerner before 1972
- Received from Walter C. Koerner (Donor) during 1972
What
Who
- Culture
- Baule
- Previous Owner
- Walter C. Koerner
- Received from
- Walter C. Koerner (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Cote d'Ivoire
When
- Ownership Date
- before 1972
- Acquisition Date
- during 1972
Other
- Item Classes
- carvings & sculpture
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 98
- Accession Number
- 0160/0098