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Name |
BAULE DOOR 4 |
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Background / Origin |
Baule Door 4, Ivory Coast (wood nymphs) |
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Description |
Baule doors are decorated or carved with mythological
figures of wood nymphs, leopards, crocodiles, bird;
bowls, weapons sometimes diviner’s gongs mallets and
patterns all for protection The doors used to inner
rooms are always on view and fortunately do not show the
wear of exposure to the harsh African climate. Also the
craftsmen are not content to produce a functional
object, be it a chair, a bowl or a door, it also has to
show great artistic skill, precision and interest.
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Reference Number |
78/608 |
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Height |
-1380mm |
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Price |
US$ 980 |
 
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