Sculpture Baule Spirit of Nature

This mid-20th century Baoulé sculpture, a member of the Asie Usu group, illustrates a male spirit with unpredictable powers, shaped by the Baoulé people in central Côte d'Ivoire. Measuring 27x29x83 cm and entirely carved from natural wood, it embodies the refined craftsmanship of the Baoulé people. The meticulously crafted details reveal the enigmatic personality of the spirit of nature, capable of transformation and potentially dangerous. This unique sculpture from Côte d'Ivoire, created with the aim of minimizing risks, evokes a harmonious connection between the human and the spiritual in Baoulé culture.