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Baule "Colon" Figure — Genuine African Tribal Art, Ivory Coast
Authentic carved wood Colon figure from the Baule people of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast). Depicting a colonial-era male figure in a detailed military-style jacket with belt buckle and button/insignia carving, topped with the classic Baule facial aesthetic — elongated neck, refined features, and traditional coiffure. Rich aged patina in warm reddish-brown and dark tones, mounted on an integrated black wood base.
Colon figures are a distinctive genre of West African sculpture born from the colonial encounter, blending traditional Baule carving with imagery of European authority — uniforms, insignia, and Western dress. Scholars read them as everything from subtle satire to African reinterpretation of new social roles under colonial rule.
7"W x 30"H | 7 lbs
Condition note: there is a crack to the top of the head (see close-up photo) — sold as-is, please review all photos before purchasing.
